Warique

90-04 37 Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Warique stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

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

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
Mar 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
82
Apr 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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 Warique last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Warique on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Warique?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Warique.

How does Warique compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Warique most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Warique's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Warique have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Warique 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 Warique inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Warique is inspected roughly once per year on average.