EL BASURERO in Astoria (East) Woodside (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026
📍 32-17 STEINWAY STREET, Queens, NY 11103 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Basurero in Astoria holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2021, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
EL BASURERO in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Full Inspection History (5 records)
Feb 26, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
GRADE A
Sep 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or no...
GRADE A
Apr 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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 during active necessary preparation.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized ...
GRADE A
Feb 24, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 5
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Nov 23, 2021
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Thawing procedures improper.
Violations:
09B
EL BASURERO in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): News Coverage (1)
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EL BASURERO in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL BASURERO last inspected?
- EL BASURERO was last inspected on February 26, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is EL BASURERO's current health grade?
- EL BASURERO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL BASURERO had?
- EL BASURERO has 5 health inspections on record from November 2021 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL BASURERO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL BASURERO was 22 points on February 26, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL BASURERO ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL BASURERO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.