Tienda Rincon Guatemalteco
160-02A HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens, 11432
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 1, 2026
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| May 18, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 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.
- 35 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.
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