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Grade AMexican

Evelia's Tamales

96-09 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, 11368

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Oct 30, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Oct 30, 2025

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    Critical

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Thawing procedure improper.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Oct 30, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)
Sep 11, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection3 (1 critical)
Aug 19, 2024Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection5 (2 critical)
Jun 28, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)
Mar 1, 2023Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (2 critical)
Feb 16, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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