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Junction Deli / Tulcingo

40-13 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens, 11368

Should you eat here?

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

Last inspected Jul 21, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 21, 2025

  • 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

  • A 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

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 21, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
May 28, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (6 critical)
Mar 15, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 (1 critical)
Mar 29, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)
Jan 27, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection3 (2 critical)
Jan 25, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection15 (9 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 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.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 6 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.

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