EL PUERTO MEXICANO in Woodhaven
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 10, 2025
📍 84-28 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11421 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
El Puerto Mexicano in Woodhaven holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 11 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 6 inspections on record since 2023, including 2 Grade C results earlier in that period, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL PUERTO MEXICANO in Woodhaven: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Nov 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
T...
GRADE C
May 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 47
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held abo...
Jan 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 41
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.
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or un...
Jan 15, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE C
Apr 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 35
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...
Apr 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 worker/food vendor does not use...
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EL PUERTO MEXICANO in Woodhaven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL PUERTO MEXICANO last inspected?
- EL PUERTO MEXICANO was last inspected on November 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is EL PUERTO MEXICANO's current health grade?
- EL PUERTO MEXICANO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL PUERTO MEXICANO had?
- EL PUERTO MEXICANO has 6 health inspections on record from April 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL PUERTO MEXICANO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL PUERTO MEXICANO was 47 points on May 12, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL PUERTO MEXICANO ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. EL PUERTO MEXICANO has received a Grade C on 2 inspections. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.