Grade PendingMexican

Jalapeno Bar

101-16 43 AVENUE, Queens, 11368

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Nov 8, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Nov 8, 2025

  • 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
  • Raw 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
  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

    Critical
  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    Critical

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Nov 8, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection4 (4 critical)

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