12 CORAZONES in Elmhurst
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026
📍 86-22 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
12 Corazones in Elmhurst has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 9 points, though its 11 inspections over this period show mixed results, including 2 Grade C violations prior to the current grade.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
12 CORAZONES in Elmhurst: Emergency Closures (2)
12 CORAZONES in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE A
Jan 7, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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 underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
Jan 7, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Sep 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 52
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
Es...
Sep 16, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE C
May 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 30
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
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 temp...
Mar 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 48
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 underneath the unit.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to m...
GRADE C
Dec 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 62
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Oct 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Sanitized equipment or...
GRADE P
May 1, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 17
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 underneath the unit.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Live roaches in facility...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 57
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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-c...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 57
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
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12 CORAZONES in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was 12 CORAZONES last inspected?
- 12 CORAZONES was last inspected on January 7, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is 12 CORAZONES's current health grade?
- 12 CORAZONES currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has 12 CORAZONES been closed by NYC Health?
- 12 CORAZONES has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has 12 CORAZONES had?
- 12 CORAZONES has 11 health inspections on record from April 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at 12 CORAZONES?
- The worst inspection score recorded at 12 CORAZONES was 62 points on December 23, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.