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21-12 36 Avenue, New York City, NY 11106

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Address: 21-12 36 Avenue, New York City, NY 11106
Borough: Queens
Cuisine (as listed): Latin American
Most recent grade: Grade A issued Dec 3, 2025
Latest inspection: Dec 3, 2025 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
Records shown: 10 inspections, Feb 15, 2023 to Dec 3, 2025

Across these 10 inspection records, the health department cited 36 violations, of which 19 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 11 points. Among 156 graded restaurants in ZIP 11106, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Dec 3, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 11Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Oct 17, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 21Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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.
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.
08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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.

Aug 4, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

Score: 3Grade: Grade Pending (re-opening)Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.

10FNot critical 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.

Jul 31, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

Score: 21Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.

08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

Jul 29, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

Score: 13Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.

04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Jul 25, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 72Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
09CNot critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.
04FCritical Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04NCritical 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.
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.

Jul 25, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

20-06Not critical Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Jan 22, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 39Grade: Grade CViolations were cited in the following area(s).

05DCritical 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.
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.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

Feb 15, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 34Violations were cited in the following area(s).

04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10FNot critical 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.
04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
05DCritical 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.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
09ENot critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

Feb 15, 2023 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

20-06Not critical Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

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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.