Evelia's Tamales
96-09 Northern Boulevard, New York City, NY 11368 · Queens · Mexican
Passed all 6 inspections — critical violations noted
2025-10-30 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 3
Thawing procedure improper.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
2024-09-11 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection CRITICAL 3
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
2024-08-19 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection CRITICAL 5
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispen
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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
2024-06-28 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 4
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
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
2023-03-01 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection CRITICAL 4
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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
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
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
2023-02-16 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 5
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F o
Thawing procedure improper.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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