El Tequilazo

172-37 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show four inspections at El Tequilazo stretching back to 2023. El Tequilazo was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The last inspection found 11 violations, up from six the time before.

Across the inspection history, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

El Tequilazo's latest score of 35 falls below the Queens average of 75. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jul 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

May 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 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

02G

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Oct 30, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tequilazo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Tequilazo on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Tequilazo?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Tequilazo.

How does El Tequilazo compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Tequilazo most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has El Tequilazo's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Tequilazo have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about six per visit to around 11 more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Tequilazo means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is El Tequilazo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Tequilazo is inspected around two times per year on average.

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