SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

LA CHOZA DEL GORDO.

BEAT. 56/100

247-25 JERICHO TURNPIKE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Last inspected August 7, 2025 · passed with conditions

17 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
0 passed · 5 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jan 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
MINORSanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
JUN 23
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand
MINORSanitation
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
CRITICALFood Temperature
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 or
CRITICALFood 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
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALFood Temperature
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CRITICALPest Activity
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
FEB 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
CRITICALFood 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
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
MINOREmployee Hygiene
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
MINORPlumbing & 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
MINOROther
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
CRITICALSanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
FEB 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
MINOREmployee Hygiene
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
JAN 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
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 or
CRITICALSanitation
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
CRITICALFood 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
CRITICALFood 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
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →

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