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Tienda Rincon Guatemalteco

160-02A Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged seven inspections at Tienda Rincon Guatemalteco, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, which has been cited three times.

Tienda Rincon Guatemalteco's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
74
Nov 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Jul 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
61
Jul 1, 2025
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
67
Dec 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Oct 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
58
May 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tienda Rincon Guatemalteco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tienda Rincon Guatemalteco on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tienda Rincon Guatemalteco?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tienda Rincon Guatemalteco.

How does Tienda Rincon Guatemalteco compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Tienda Rincon Guatemalteco most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Tienda Rincon Guatemalteco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tienda Rincon Guatemalteco have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tienda Rincon Guatemalteco 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 Tienda Rincon Guatemalteco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tienda Rincon Guatemalteco is inspected around three times per year on average.

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