EL CUENCANITO in Corona
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 21, 2025
📍 99-12 ALSTYNE AVENUE, Queens, NY 11368 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Cuencanito in Corona holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on 3 occasions with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
EL CUENCANITO in Corona: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Nov 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Dishwashing and ware w...
GRADE A
Aug 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes...
Jun 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
GRADE A
Mar 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Non-food contact surf...
Feb 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, ins...
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EL CUENCANITO in Corona: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL CUENCANITO last inspected?
- EL CUENCANITO was last inspected on November 21, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is EL CUENCANITO's current health grade?
- EL CUENCANITO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL CUENCANITO had?
- EL CUENCANITO has 5 health inspections on record from February 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL CUENCANITO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL CUENCANITO was 30 points on June 24, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL CUENCANITO ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL CUENCANITO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.