La Esquinita Latin Food

61-02 Myrtle Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

La Esquinita Latin Food has been inspected three times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Queens restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
74
Jun 6, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
50
Dec 22, 2022
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Esquinita Latin Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Esquinita Latin Food on file is from Jan 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Esquinita Latin Food?

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

How does La Esquinita Latin Food compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Esquinita Latin Food most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has La Esquinita Latin Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Esquinita Latin Food have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Esquinita Latin Food 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 La Esquinita Latin Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Esquinita Latin Food is inspected roughly once per year on average.