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Mr. Mario

18-04 College Point Boulevard, Queens, NY 11356
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Mr. Mario, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 31, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The latest visit found two violations, down from four violations the time before.

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

Mr. Mario's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2024
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
Jun 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
67
Jan 4, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
58
May 10, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
05D
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr. Mario last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr. Mario on file is from Dec 31, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr. Mario?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mr. Mario.

How does Mr. Mario compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Mr. Mario's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mr. Mario have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mr. Mario 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 Mr. Mario inspected?

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

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