Halal Rancheros

92-18 Guy R Brewer Boulevard, Queens, NY 11433
Other
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Halal Rancheros, the earliest from 2023. On Apr 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Halal Rancheros is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82
Mar 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Apr 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Feb 24, 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
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
78
Aug 22, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Halal Rancheros last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Halal Rancheros on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Halal Rancheros?

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 Halal Rancheros.

How does Halal Rancheros compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Halal Rancheros most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Halal Rancheros' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Halal Rancheros have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Halal Rancheros 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 Halal Rancheros inspected?

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