THE EMPANADA SPOT in Oakland Gardens Hollis Hills
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 16, 2025
📍 61-09 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11364 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
The Empanada Spot in Oakland Gardens holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The Spanish restaurant has received Grade A on both of its inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
THE EMPANADA SPOT in Oakland Gardens Hollis Hills: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Jun 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Thawing procedure improper.
GRADE A
Nov 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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.
Non-food contact surfa...
Oct 13, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phori...
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THE EMPANADA SPOT in Oakland Gardens Hollis Hills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE EMPANADA SPOT last inspected?
- THE EMPANADA SPOT was last inspected on June 16, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is THE EMPANADA SPOT's current health grade?
- THE EMPANADA SPOT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE EMPANADA SPOT had?
- THE EMPANADA SPOT has 3 health inspections on record from October 2022 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE EMPANADA SPOT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE EMPANADA SPOT was 16 points on October 13, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE EMPANADA SPOT ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE EMPANADA SPOT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.