LA Esquinita Latin Food
61-02 Myrtle Avenue, New York City, NY 11385 · Queens · Latin American
Passed all 5 inspections — critical violations noted
2025-01-07 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection CRITICAL 4
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Thawing procedure improper.
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
2024-06-06 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 4
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
2024-06-06 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection 2
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
2022-12-22 violations cited Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 2
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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-han
2022-12-22 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection 1
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
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