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Lechon Hornado Ecuatoriano

76-18 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 22, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged four inspections at Lechon Hornado Ecuatoriano, the earliest from 2023. On Nov 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up four violations, compared to six violations previously.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Lechon Hornado Ecuatoriano on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
67
Aug 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
64
May 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
30
Feb 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lechon Hornado Ecuatoriano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lechon Hornado Ecuatoriano on file is from Nov 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lechon Hornado Ecuatoriano?

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 Lechon Hornado Ecuatoriano.

How does Lechon Hornado Ecuatoriano compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Lechon Hornado Ecuatoriano most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Lechon Hornado Ecuatoriano's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lechon Hornado Ecuatoriano have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lechon Hornado Ecuatoriano 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 Lechon Hornado Ecuatoriano inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lechon Hornado Ecuatoriano is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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