El Rinconcito De Nagua
76-20 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens, 11421
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 14, 2026
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalRaw 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 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)
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×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.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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