EXQUISITO in Queensbridge Ravenswood Dutch Kills
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025
📍 21-12 36 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11106 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Exquisito in Long Island City holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 11 points. However, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023, and across 11 inspections between 2023 and 2025 has also received 1 Grade C result, indicating inconsistent compliance with health standards.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
EXQUISITO in Queensbridge Ravenswood Dutch Kills: Emergency Closures (2)
EXQUISITO in Queensbridge Ravenswood Dutch Kills: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE A
Dec 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage dispo...
Oct 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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 dispensed directly by the vendor.
Pesticide not properly...
GRADE Z
Aug 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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
Jul 31, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 21
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Live roache...
Jul 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 13
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
Jul 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 72
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish hel...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 72
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
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 hou...
Jul 25, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Jan 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 39
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 a...
Feb 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
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 accept...
Feb 15, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
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EXQUISITO in Queensbridge Ravenswood Dutch Kills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EXQUISITO last inspected?
- EXQUISITO was last inspected on December 3, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is EXQUISITO's current health grade?
- EXQUISITO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has EXQUISITO been closed by NYC Health?
- EXQUISITO 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 EXQUISITO had?
- EXQUISITO has 11 health inspections on record from February 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EXQUISITO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EXQUISITO was 72 points on July 25, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.