Exquisito
21-12 36 AVENUE, Queens, 11106
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (8 months ago).
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 3, 2025
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalA 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 9 (5 critical) |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Feb 15, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 6×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×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 31 rodent inspections on record, 12 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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