EL COCINERITO in Jackson Heights
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 5, 2025
📍 86-23 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Cocinerito in Jackson Heights holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 4 inspections on record since 2023, all resulting in Grade A, with no emergency closures.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL COCINERITO in Jackson Heights: Full Inspection History (4 records)
Mar 5, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storag...
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Failure to post or con...
May 16, 2023
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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
May 8, 2023
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
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 contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly const...
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EL COCINERITO in Jackson Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL COCINERITO last inspected?
- EL COCINERITO was last inspected on March 5, 2025 (Grade A).
- What is EL COCINERITO's current health grade?
- EL COCINERITO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL COCINERITO had?
- EL COCINERITO has 4 health inspections on record from May 2023 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL COCINERITO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL COCINERITO was 36 points on May 8, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL COCINERITO ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL COCINERITO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.