Patacon Pisao
85-22 GRAND AVENUE, Queens, 11373
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 18, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 18, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
CriticalA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| May 15, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Feb 15, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (5 critical) |
| Sep 6, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 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 cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 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.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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