La Esquina Criolla

94-67 Corona Avenue, Queens, NY 11373

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited La Esquina Criolla three times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 15, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

La Esquina Criolla's latest score of 70 falls below the Queens average of 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

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

06E

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

Jan 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

06E

10F

Mar 15, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

04M

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

08A

10F

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

28-03

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Esquina Criolla last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Esquina Criolla on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Esquina Criolla?

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 La Esquina Criolla.

How does La Esquina Criolla compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Esquina Criolla most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has La Esquina Criolla's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Esquina Criolla have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Esquina Criolla 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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