El Cangrejal Restaurant

10011 37th Ave
Queens, NY 11368
(718) 651-2425

Current Inspection Grade: B
Current Grade: B
Last Graded: 01/27/2022
 
 

At A Glance

El Cangrejal Restaurant has an average score of 24.4 from 5 scored inspections (see inspection history). The average is between 14 and 27, which equates to having a B average. This shows that El Cangrejal Restaurant may not be consistently maintaining a high level of control over food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.

An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.

Inspection History

08/25/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 18 | B
  1. (Critical) 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
05/23/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 35 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) 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.
  2. (Critical) Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
  3. (Critical) 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.
  4. (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  5. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
  6. 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.
  7. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
05/23/2023 | Trans Fat / Initial Inspection | Score: N/A | Not Graded
  1. The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
06/23/2022 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | Score: 19 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
  2. (Critical) Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
  3. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
01/27/2022 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | Score: 26 | B
  1. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
  2. (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  3. (Critical) Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
  4. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
  5. Thawing procedures improper.
12/13/2021 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | Score: 24 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
  2. (Critical) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
  3. (Critical) Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
  4. (Critical) Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

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