EL MARIACHI.

NYC Health Dept

602 SENECA AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 7 points (Jul 2025). Food Storage & Handling cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

5 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Jul 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 14

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

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 liq

MAY 29

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Critical Other

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish

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

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 Storage & Handling

MAY 29

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Chemical Safety

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.

DEC 11

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Not Critical Sanitation

Critical Sanitation

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

AUG 5

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Not Critical Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Not Critical Sanitation

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