El Rincon Peruano
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
45
Score
During an inspection on September 22, 2025, EL RINCON PERUANO in Queens, NY, was cited for four critical and four minor violations, including issues with handwashing facilities and temperature control for food items. While the facility has recorded four inspections to date, this most recent visit marks a shift from its historical pattern of low-risk results.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
45
Dec 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Sep 30, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Sep 26, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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