El Perro
80-26 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, 11372
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 3, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalA paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
A 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.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
“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.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 7 (3 critical) |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Apr 27, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 3 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 8 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
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