EL GAUCHITO II.

NYC Health Dept

158-15 HORACE HARDING EXPRESSWAY · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 10 points (Feb 2026). Down from 13 points at the prior graded inspection.

4 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 20

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

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 under

Critical Food Temperature

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 dur

SEP 13

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) single service article not designated as a recyclable material.

SEP 13

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Facility Condition

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, sm

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Critical Pest Activity

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

Not Critical Pest Activity

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

MAR 13

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Not Critical Food Temperature

Thawing procedure improper.

Not Critical Sanitation

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