EL QUETZALITO in North Corona
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025
📍 35-09 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11368 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
El Quetzalito in North Corona holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections since 2024, the restaurant has received Grade A on all 3 graded inspections with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
EL QUETZALITO in North Corona: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Dec 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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 above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with p...
GRADE A
Dec 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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 above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with p...
GRADE A
Dec 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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 above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with p...
Dec 15, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Violations:
19-06
GRADE N
Aug 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
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, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
May 16, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
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.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food p...
May 16, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“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.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation,...
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EL QUETZALITO in North Corona: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL QUETZALITO last inspected?
- EL QUETZALITO was last inspected on December 15, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EL QUETZALITO's current health grade?
- EL QUETZALITO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL QUETZALITO had?
- EL QUETZALITO has 7 health inspections on record from May 2024 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL QUETZALITO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL QUETZALITO was 28 points on August 28, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL QUETZALITO ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL QUETZALITO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.