PATACON PISAO in Elmhurst
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 18, 2025
📍 85-22 GRAND AVENUE, Queens, NY 11373 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Patacon Pisao in Elmhurst holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all 4 graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
PATACON PISAO in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Jul 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
May 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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 all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processe...
May 15, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Violations:
19-10
GRADE A
Apr 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
GRADE A
Mar 1, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Feb 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establi...
GRADE A
Sep 6, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, inse...
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PATACON PISAO in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PATACON PISAO last inspected?
- PATACON PISAO was last inspected on July 18, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is PATACON PISAO's current health grade?
- PATACON PISAO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has PATACON PISAO had?
- PATACON PISAO has 7 health inspections on record from September 2022 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at PATACON PISAO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PATACON PISAO was 42 points on February 15, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PATACON PISAO ever received a Grade C?
- No. PATACON PISAO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.