Original Espinal Deli 2
57-19 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, 11377
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (2 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 23, 2026
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
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 10 (6 critical) |
| May 2, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 13 (6 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 3×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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