EL TUCAN in Elmhurst
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 11, 2024
📍 43-24 91 PLACE, Queens, NY 11373 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
El Tucan in Elmhurst has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A from its most recent inspection, scoring 12 points, though it has faced emergency closures during its inspection history.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
EL TUCAN in Elmhurst: Emergency Closures (2)
EL TUCAN in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jun 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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 runni...
GRADE P
Dec 16, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
10F
Dec 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 12
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 29, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 29, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
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EL TUCAN in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL TUCAN last inspected?
- EL TUCAN was last inspected on June 11, 2024 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EL TUCAN's current health grade?
- EL TUCAN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has EL TUCAN been closed by NYC Health?
- EL TUCAN 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 TUCAN had?
- EL TUCAN has 5 health inspections on record from November 2022 through June 2024. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL TUCAN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL TUCAN was 36 points on November 29, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.