El Alto Deli Mexican Food

6001 Metropolitan Ave
Queens, NY 11385
(718) 456-1044

Current Inspection Grade: A
Current Grade: A
Last Graded: 08/26/2022
 
 

At A Glance

El Alto Deli Mexican Food has an average score of 13 from 2 scored inspections (see inspection history). The average is under 14, which equates to having an A average. This shows that El Alto Deli Mexican Food 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. In recent history, El Alto Deli Mexican Food has earned a Grade A on all its initial inspections. Well done.

Inspection History

12/12/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 13 | A
  1. (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  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.
08/26/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 13 | A
  1. (Critical) Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
  2. (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  3. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
  4. Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

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