94-54 Corona Avenue
Queens, NY 11373
(718) 760-4982
Current Inspection Grade: A
At A Glance
Mini Picanteria El Guayaquileno Restaurant has an average score of 12.75 from 4 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is under 14, which equates to having an A average. This shows that Mini Picanteria El Guayaquileno Restaurant consistently maintains 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.
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
04/04/2024 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 8 | A
- (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.
- 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.
04/05/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 13 | A
- (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.
- 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.
- 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.
02/01/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 12 | A
- (Critical) Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
- (Critical) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
- Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
07/24/2021 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 18 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
- (Critical) Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
- Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
- Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
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