Guac Shop Mexican Grill

271-18 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11040

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

The pattern that stands out is personal cleanliness is inadequate, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Guac Shop Mexican Grill's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

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Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

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

04A

Apr 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

04L

06A

06C

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

08A

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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guac Shop Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Guac Shop Mexican Grill on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Guac Shop Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, personal cleanliness is inadequate has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Guac Shop Mexican Grill.

How does Guac Shop Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Guac Shop Mexican Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Guac Shop Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Guac Shop Mexican Grill have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Guac Shop Mexican Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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