EL RINCONCITO PAISA in Kew Gardens
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 4, 2025
📍 130-01 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens, NY 11418 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Rinconcito Paisa in Kew Gardens holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on 3 inspections conducted in 2025. The restaurant received a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL RINCONCITO PAISA in Kew Gardens: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Aug 4, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh f...
May 5, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 51
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 ...
May 5, 2025
— 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.
Violations:
20-04
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EL RINCONCITO PAISA in Kew Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL RINCONCITO PAISA last inspected?
- EL RINCONCITO PAISA was last inspected on August 4, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is EL RINCONCITO PAISA's current health grade?
- EL RINCONCITO PAISA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL RINCONCITO PAISA had?
- EL RINCONCITO PAISA has 3 health inspections on record from May 2025 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL RINCONCITO PAISA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL RINCONCITO PAISA was 51 points on May 5, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL RINCONCITO PAISA ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL RINCONCITO PAISA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.