Guayaco's
81-42 BAXTER AVENUE, Queens, 11373
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 20, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (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×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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