RINCON SALVADORENO RESTAURANT.

NYC Health Dept

92-15 149 STREET · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded B, 27 points (May 2026). Down from 37 points at the prior graded inspection.

10 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected May 2026 · 6 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
38
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 13
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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
MAR 23
2026
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 17
2025
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 23
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Not Critical Other
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Not Critical Other
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Not Critical Other
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
OCT 23
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 Pest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical Sanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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JUN 17
2025
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 5 CRITICAL
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
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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
Critical Employee Hygiene
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernai
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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
APR 16
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Pest 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
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical Employee 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
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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
Not Critical Sanitation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
APR 22
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 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
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
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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
NOV 16
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 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 Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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.

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