JUQUILA in Elmhurst
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 21, 2025
📍 40-12 83 STREET, Queens, NY 11373 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 Jackson Heights-Roosevelt
Overview
Juquila in Elmhurst has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022, though the restaurant currently holds a Grade A from its most recent inspection, scoring 13 points. Across 5 inspections between 2022 and 2025, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
JUQUILA in Elmhurst: Emergency Closures (2)
JUQUILA in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
May 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Co...
GRADE A
Dec 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method...
GRADE P
Aug 19, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 10
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 11, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 70
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 11, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 70
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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JUQUILA in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was JUQUILA last inspected?
- JUQUILA was last inspected on May 21, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is JUQUILA's current health grade?
- JUQUILA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has JUQUILA been closed by NYC Health?
- JUQUILA 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 JUQUILA had?
- JUQUILA has 5 health inspections on record from August 2022 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at JUQUILA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at JUQUILA was 70 points on August 11, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.