EL MAGUEY in Jackson Heights
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026
📍 83-28 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11372 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
El Maguey in Jackson Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions and has no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
EL MAGUEY in Jackson Heights: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Apr 20, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, san...
Oct 13, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
“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 n...
GRADE A
Oct 13, 2024
— 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.
Violations:
06C
GRADE A
Jan 30, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
May 10, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
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EL MAGUEY in Jackson Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL MAGUEY last inspected?
- EL MAGUEY was last inspected on April 20, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 40 points.
- What is EL MAGUEY's current health grade?
- EL MAGUEY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL MAGUEY had?
- EL MAGUEY has 5 health inspections on record from May 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL MAGUEY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL MAGUEY was 40 points on April 20, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL MAGUEY ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL MAGUEY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.