14716 Hillside Ave
Queens, NY 11435
(516) 747-1329
Current Inspection Grade: N
At A Glance
Punto Rojo has an average score of 31.67 from 3 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is higher than 27, which equates to having a C average. This shows that Punto Rojo may not be meeting the City and State guidelines for 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
01/11/2024 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 33 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- (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.
- (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
11/14/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 19 | B
- (Critical) Food, food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
- (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 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.
04/15/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 43 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- (Critical) Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- (Critical) Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
- (Critical) Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º F to 70º F or less within 2 hours, and from 70º F to 41º F or less within 4 additional hours.
- (Critical) Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- (Critical) Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
- Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
- Hand wash sign not posted
- Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
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