AHUACHAPAN in Queens Village
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE C
Last inspected Apr 28, 2025
📍 21421 JAMAICA AVE, Queens, NY 11428 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
AHUACHAPAN in Queens Village has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors once since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade C, with a score of 44 points on its most recent inspection. Across 8 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received a Grade C on 3 occasions, with no Grade A or B results on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade C
Current Grade
1
Closure
AHUACHAPAN in Queens Village: Emergency Closures (1)
AHUACHAPAN in Queens Village: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE C
Apr 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 44
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms....
Mar 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
GRADE C
Sep 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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.
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 61
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 �...
Feb 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish hel...
Oct 6, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 19
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, ...
GRADE C
Sep 7, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 45
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish hel...
Jun 24, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow pre...
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AHUACHAPAN in Queens Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was AHUACHAPAN last inspected?
- AHUACHAPAN was last inspected on April 28, 2025 (Grade C). The inspection score was 44 points.
- What is AHUACHAPAN's current health grade?
- AHUACHAPAN currently holds a Grade C. Grade C indicates a score of 28 or more points. This is the lowest letter grade issued by NYC Health.
- How many times has AHUACHAPAN been closed by NYC Health?
- AHUACHAPAN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has AHUACHAPAN had?
- AHUACHAPAN has 8 health inspections on record from June 2022 through April 2025. Grade C on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at AHUACHAPAN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at AHUACHAPAN was 61 points on August 19, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.