LA ESQUINITA LATIN FOOD in Ridgewood
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Jan 7, 2025
📍 61-02 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens, NY 11385 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
LA ESQUINITA LATIN FOOD in Ridgewood, Queens currently holds a Grade B from NYC DOHMH with an inspection score of 18 points. The restaurant has 5 inspections on record since 2022, with no emergency closures documented.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
LA ESQUINITA LATIN FOOD in Ridgewood: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE B
Jan 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 18
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Thawing procedure improper.
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...
Jun 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potentia...
Jun 6, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
Dec 22, 2022
— 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.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during stora...
Dec 22, 2022
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Violations:
06C
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LA ESQUINITA LATIN FOOD in Ridgewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA ESQUINITA LATIN FOOD last inspected?
- LA ESQUINITA LATIN FOOD was last inspected on January 7, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 18 points.
- What is LA ESQUINITA LATIN FOOD's current health grade?
- LA ESQUINITA LATIN FOOD currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has LA ESQUINITA LATIN FOOD had?
- LA ESQUINITA LATIN FOOD has 5 health inspections on record from December 2022 through January 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA ESQUINITA LATIN FOOD?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA ESQUINITA LATIN FOOD was 25 points on June 6, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA ESQUINITA LATIN FOOD ever received a Grade C?
- No. LA ESQUINITA LATIN FOOD has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.