EL RUMBERO in Jackson Heights
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Oct 23, 2025
📍 82-05 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11372 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Rumbero in Jackson Heights holds a Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 21 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade B on both graded visits, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
EL RUMBERO in Jackson Heights: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE Z
Oct 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper...
Aug 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
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...
Aug 14, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or di...
GRADE B
Nov 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 20
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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...
Jun 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
GRADE B
Mar 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not co...
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EL RUMBERO in Jackson Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL RUMBERO last inspected?
- EL RUMBERO was last inspected on October 23, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 21 points.
- What is EL RUMBERO's current health grade?
- EL RUMBERO currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has EL RUMBERO had?
- EL RUMBERO has 6 health inspections on record from March 2023 through October 2025. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL RUMBERO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL RUMBERO was 39 points on August 14, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL RUMBERO ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL RUMBERO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.