El Mariachi
602 SENECA AVENUE, Queens, 11385
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 14, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 14, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| May 29, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Aug 5, 2022 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 2 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 55 rodent inspections on record, 21 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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