Guayaco's

81-42 Baxter Avenue, Queens, NY 11373
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Guayaco's has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Queens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
74
Dec 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
55
Aug 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
Feb 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guayaco's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Guayaco's on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Guayaco's?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Guayaco's.

How does Guayaco's compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Guayaco's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Guayaco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Guayaco's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Guayaco's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Guayaco's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Guayaco's is inspected roughly once per year on average.