EL PAISA BAR in Jackson Heights
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 18, 2026
📍 87-05 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11372 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Paisa Bar in Jackson Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on 4 inspections between 2022 and 2024. The restaurant has received Grade A on all inspections on record, with no emergency closures.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
EL PAISA BAR in Jackson Heights: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Apr 18, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Apr 18, 2026
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
Violations:
15-21
GRADE A
Nov 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
Jun 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
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 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive t...
GRADE A
Mar 11, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Thawing procedures improper.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit....
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EL PAISA BAR in Jackson Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL PAISA BAR last inspected?
- EL PAISA BAR was last inspected on April 18, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 29 points.
- What is EL PAISA BAR's current health grade?
- EL PAISA BAR currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL PAISA BAR had?
- EL PAISA BAR has 6 health inspections on record from March 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL PAISA BAR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL PAISA BAR was 33 points on June 28, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL PAISA BAR ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL PAISA BAR has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.