El RINCON in Jamaica
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
CLOSED
Last inspected Oct 21, 2025
📍 176-01 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11432 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Rincon in Jamaica, Queens has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2025. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z with a score of 101 points across 6 inspections this year.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
El RINCON in Jamaica: Emergency Closures (2)
El RINCON in Jamaica: Full Inspection History (6 records)
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 82
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Live roaches in f...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 82
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Jul 31, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 48
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher...
Mar 7, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or superv...
GRADE Z
Feb 12, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 101
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor o...
Jan 21, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 63
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during st...
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El RINCON in Jamaica: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El RINCON last inspected?
- El RINCON was last inspected on October 21, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 82 points.
- What is El RINCON's current health grade?
- El RINCON currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has El RINCON been closed by NYC Health?
- El RINCON has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has El RINCON had?
- El RINCON has 6 health inspections on record from January 2025 through October 2025.
- What was the worst inspection score at El RINCON?
- The worst inspection score recorded at El RINCON was 101 points on February 12, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.