El Rinconcito Paisa Restaurant & Bakery

89-07 139 Street, Queens, NY 11435
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 30, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at El Rinconcito Paisa Restaurant & Bakery stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

Among Queens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
78
Mar 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
90
May 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rinconcito Paisa Restaurant & Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rinconcito Paisa Restaurant & Bakery on file is from Jun 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Rinconcito Paisa Restaurant & Bakery.

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

El Rinconcito Paisa Restaurant & Bakery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rinconcito Paisa Restaurant & Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is El Rinconcito Paisa Restaurant & Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Rinconcito Paisa Restaurant & Bakery is inspected roughly once per year on average.