Queens, NY — Limoncito Con Ron, a Spanish restaurant located at 86-01 Northern Boulevard in Jackson Heights, received a score of 37 during a health inspection conducted on February 6, 2026, placing it in Grade C territory. Inspectors from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) documented two critical violations at the establishment, both related to fundamental food safety management requirements.

The inspection data was released publicly by DOHMH on February 9, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

The inspection identified two critical violations at the restaurant, both focused on food safety oversight and temperature monitoring — two foundational components of safe food handling operations.

The first violation, cited under code 04A, noted that no manager or supervisor of food operations held a valid Food Protection Certificate (FPC). Under New York City regulations, at least one supervisory employee present during food service must possess this certification, which demonstrates competency in food safety principles including proper cooking temperatures, cross-contamination prevention, and allergen awareness.

The second critical violation, cited under code 04J, documented that properly scaled and calibrated thermometers or thermocouples were not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas. These instruments are essential for verifying that time and temperature control for safety (TCS) foods — such as meats, dairy, cooked rice, and cut fruits — are maintained at safe temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding. Without functioning thermometers, staff cannot confirm that foods reach the temperatures necessary to eliminate harmful bacteria or that cold items remain below the 41°F threshold that slows bacterial growth.

No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection.

Food Safety Context

The violations documented at Limoncito Con Ron address two requirements that regulators consider essential to preventing foodborne illness. NYC Health Code Article 81 requires food service establishments to have a certified food protection manager on duty during hours of operation. This requirement aligns with the FDA Food Code, which identifies the person in charge as a critical control point in any food service operation.

The absence of accessible thermometers is particularly significant in a restaurant setting. The FDA Food Code specifies that TCS foods must be cooked to minimum internal temperatures — 165°F for poultry, 155°F for ground meats, and 145°F for whole cuts of meat and fish — and held at either 140°F or above for hot holding, or 41°F or below for cold holding. Without calibrated thermometers available in preparation and holding areas, there is no reliable method to verify these temperatures are being met.

A score of 37 places the restaurant in the Grade C range, indicating conditions that require attention to meet city food safety standards.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history was available for Limoncito Con Ron in the DOHMH public database. This may indicate that the February 6, 2026 inspection was the establishment's first recorded inspection, or that the restaurant may operate under a recently issued permit.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on the total number of violation points recorded during an inspection. Fewer points indicate fewer or less severe violations:

  • A: 0-13 points — The establishment meets or closely meets food safety standards
  • B: 14-27 points — Some violations were identified that require correction
  • C: 28 or more points — Significant violations were documented that need prompt attention

Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection. The restaurant posts the grade card from whichever inspection yielded the better score.

Consumers can look up inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available online at the NYC Open Data portal. Inspection records, scores, and violation details are public information updated regularly as new inspections are completed.

More About This Restaurant

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