EL PASO in Jackson Heights
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026
📍 35-64 95 STREET, Queens, NY 11372 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Paso in Jackson Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 13, based on 4 inspections between 2023 and 2026. The restaurant has one emergency closure on record and one prior Grade A result.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
1
Grade A Inspection
EL PASO in Jackson Heights: Emergency Closures (1)
EL PASO in Jackson Heights: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Jul 1, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
✅ REOPENED
Apr 14, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 8, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 56
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
Oct 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 83
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperl...
GRADE A
Feb 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-c...
Mar 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use an...
EL PASO in Jackson Heights: News Coverage (1)
CLOSED El Paso Closed by Health Dept - Queens Published Apr 11, 2026Browse Related
EL PASO in Jackson Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL PASO last inspected?
- EL PASO was last inspected on July 1, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 28 points.
- What is EL PASO's current health grade?
- EL PASO currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has EL PASO been closed by NYC Health?
- EL PASO has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has EL PASO had?
- EL PASO has 6 health inspections on record from March 2023 through July 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL PASO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL PASO was 83 points on October 23, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.