Grade ASpanish

Xela Ju Restaurant

88-30 PARSONS BOULEVARD, Queens, 11432

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (5 days ago). Details below.

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Aug 5, 2026

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    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.

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Aug 5, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (1 critical)
Jun 27, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (2 critical)
Jun 20, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Jun 18, 2025Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection0
Mar 10, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Feb 25, 2025Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection0
Oct 28, 2024Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection7 (5 critical)
Jun 20, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 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.
  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 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.

  • 9 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.
  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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