El Rinconcito Paisa 4 Colommbian Restaurant & Bakery

110-23 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11418
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

El Rinconcito Paisa 4 Colommbian Restaurant & Bakery has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On May 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up two times.

El Rinconcito Paisa 4 Colommbian Restaurant & Bakery's latest score of 67 falls below the Queens average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
67
Dec 18, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °f for 15 seconds • mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °f. • whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °f, covered, rotated or stirred • all other foods to or above 140 °f for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °f for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
02A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rinconcito Paisa 4 Colommbian Restaurant & Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rinconcito Paisa 4 Colommbian Restaurant & Bakery on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Rinconcito Paisa 4 Colommbian Restaurant & Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Rinconcito Paisa 4 Colommbian Restaurant & Bakery.

How does El Rinconcito Paisa 4 Colommbian Restaurant & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Rinconcito Paisa 4 Colommbian Restaurant & Bakery most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has El Rinconcito Paisa 4 Colommbian Restaurant & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Rinconcito Paisa 4 Colommbian Restaurant & Bakery have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Rinconcito Paisa 4 Colommbian Restaurant & Bakery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.