El Puerto Mexicano
84-28 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens, 11421
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Nov 10, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 10, 2025
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
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 general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| May 12, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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