Grade ALatin American

El Rinconcito Paisa

130-01 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens, 11418

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 26, 2026

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    Critical

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 26, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 (1 critical)
Aug 4, 2025Grade APre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
May 5, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection10 (6 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×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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