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El Maguey: health inspection history
83-28 Northern Boulevard, New York City, NY 11372
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- Address
- 83-28 Northern Boulevard, New York City, NY 11372
- Borough
- Queens
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Mexican
- Most recent grade
- Grade A issued Oct 13, 2024 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
- Latest inspection
- Apr 20, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
- Records shown
- 3 inspections, Oct 13, 2024 to Apr 20, 2026
Across these 3 inspection records, the health department cited 15 violations, of which 6 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 13 points. Among 308 graded restaurants in ZIP 11372, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
Apr 20, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 09BNot critical Thawing procedure improper.
- 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 06CCritical 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.
- 06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 28-06Not critical Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
- 09ENot critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- 10BNot critical 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.
- 09CNot critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Oct 13, 2024 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 20-08Not critical Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
- 20-04Not critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Oct 13, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06CCritical 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.
- 02GCritical 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.
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.