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El Rinconcito De Nagua

76-20 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11421
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited El Rinconcito De Nagua four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
61
Aug 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
95
Jun 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
47
Mar 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rinconcito De Nagua last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rinconcito De Nagua on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Rinconcito De Nagua?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Rinconcito De Nagua.

How does El Rinconcito De Nagua compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Rinconcito De Nagua most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has El Rinconcito De Nagua's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Rinconcito De Nagua have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Rinconcito De Nagua means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is El Rinconcito De Nagua inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Rinconcito De Nagua is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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