El Rinconcito Paisa

130-01 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11418
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. El Rinconcito Paisa was last inspected on Aug 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus 10 before.

Looking across the full record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; El Rinconcito Paisa is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
May 5, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
“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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rinconcito Paisa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rinconcito Paisa on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Rinconcito Paisa?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Rinconcito Paisa.

How does El Rinconcito Paisa compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Rinconcito Paisa most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has El Rinconcito Paisa's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Rinconcito Paisa have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about 10 previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Rinconcito Paisa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.