ORIGINAL ESPINAL DELI 2 in Astoria (East) Woodside (North)
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jul 8, 2025
📍 57-19 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11377 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Original Espinal Deli 2 in Astoria has not yet received a letter grade from NYC DOHMH. The restaurant is currently marked with a Grade Z (score: 17) pending re-inspection, following a Grade C result on a previous inspection. With 7 inspections recorded between 2024 and 2025, the restaurant has one Grade C on file and no emergency closures.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
ORIGINAL ESPINAL DELI 2 in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE Z
Jul 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
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.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand...
Apr 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, se...
Apr 11, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Dec 11, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 17
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.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other to...
GRADE C
Jul 24, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 63
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contami...
May 2, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 61
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.
Cold TCS food item hel...
May 2, 2024
— 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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils,...
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ORIGINAL ESPINAL DELI 2 in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ORIGINAL ESPINAL DELI 2 last inspected?
- ORIGINAL ESPINAL DELI 2 was last inspected on July 8, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 17 points.
- What is ORIGINAL ESPINAL DELI 2's current health grade?
- ORIGINAL ESPINAL DELI 2 currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has ORIGINAL ESPINAL DELI 2 had?
- ORIGINAL ESPINAL DELI 2 has 7 health inspections on record from May 2024 through July 2025. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at ORIGINAL ESPINAL DELI 2?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ORIGINAL ESPINAL DELI 2 was 63 points on July 24, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ORIGINAL ESPINAL DELI 2 ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. ORIGINAL ESPINAL DELI 2 has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.