Tulcingo

40-11 82 Street, Queens, NY 11373

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. On Dec 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Looking across the full record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Tulcingo's 52 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tulcingo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tulcingo on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Tulcingo?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Tulcingo.

How does Tulcingo compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Tulcingo most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tulcingo means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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Score: 74 — Medium Risk

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