La Esquinita
61-02 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens, 11385
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago).
Last inspected Jan 7, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 7, 2025
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.
CriticalSigns 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.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Jun 6, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Dec 22, 2022 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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