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Pico De Gallo

80-09 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Pico De Gallo has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near four.

Food contact surface not properly washed comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
55
May 6, 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
70
Jan 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
52
Sep 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Compliance 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
Aug 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pico De Gallo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pico De Gallo on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pico De Gallo?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pico De Gallo.

How does Pico De Gallo compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Pico De Gallo most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Pico De Gallo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Pico De Gallo have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pico De Gallo 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 Pico De Gallo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pico De Gallo is inspected around two times per year on average.

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