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Que Rico

32-14 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11103
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Que Rico stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: five violations last time, four this time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up four times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Queens restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor 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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
74
Oct 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Jul 25, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 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
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
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
74
Jul 13, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Que Rico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Que Rico on file is from Feb 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Que Rico?

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 Que Rico.

How does Que Rico compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Que Rico most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Que Rico's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Que Rico 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 Que Rico inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Que Rico is inspected around three times per year on average.

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