Mr. Pollo #1

42-20 Bell Boulevard, Queens, NY 11361
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Mr. Pollo #1 appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
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
Mar 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
May 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr. Pollo #1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr. Pollo #1 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr. Pollo #1?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr. Pollo #1.

How does Mr. Pollo #1 compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Mr. Pollo #1 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Mr. Pollo #1's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr. Pollo #1 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mr. Pollo #1 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 Mr. Pollo #1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mr. Pollo #1 is inspected roughly once per year on average.