EL RINCON PERUANO in Woodside
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 22, 2025
📍 64-06 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11377 ·
🍽️ Peruvian
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🚇 Jackson Heights-Roosevelt
Overview
El Rincon Peruano in Woodside has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A, based on its most recent inspection scoring 13 points, though it has 6 inspections on record over the past three years.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
EL RINCON PERUANO in Woodside: Emergency Closures (2)
EL RINCON PERUANO in Woodside: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Sep 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
Sep 22, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Violations:
19-10
GRADE A
Dec 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
GRADE P
Sep 30, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 9
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 26, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Establishment ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 26, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
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EL RINCON PERUANO in Woodside: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL RINCON PERUANO last inspected?
- EL RINCON PERUANO was last inspected on September 22, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 33 points.
- What is EL RINCON PERUANO's current health grade?
- EL RINCON PERUANO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has EL RINCON PERUANO been closed by NYC Health?
- EL RINCON PERUANO 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 PERUANO had?
- EL RINCON PERUANO has 6 health inspections on record from September 2022 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL RINCON PERUANO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL RINCON PERUANO was 38 points on September 26, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.