ACAPULCO

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Overview

ACAPULCO in Astoria (East) Woodside (North) underwent a NYC health inspection on December 16, 2021. The inspection found 2 violations, including 1 critical.

Address
43-20 31 AVENUE
Queens, NY 11103
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections

Violations Cited

• MAJOR 15E2

Flavored tobacco products sold or offered for sale Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

Flavored tobacco products sold or offered for sale

⚠️ Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. Flavored tobacco products sold or offere violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 08C

Pesticide not properly used or stored

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Improper pesticide use causes chemical contamination and acute poisoning

📋 Code Requirements

Licensed applicator only; follow label directions; store away from food; use approved chemicals

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.31
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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ACAPULCO — Inspection Questions

Did ACAPULCO pass their NYC health inspection on December 16, 2021?
ACAPULCO underwent inspection on December 16, 2021. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did ACAPULCO have?
ACAPULCO had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 15E2 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 15E2 (Flavored tobacco products sold or offered for sale Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.) is a major violation. Flavored tobacco products sold or offered for sale Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. Flavored tobacco products sold or offere violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
What does violation code 08C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 08C (Pesticide not properly used or stored) is a major violation. Pesticides must be properly labeled, stored, and used according to regulations Improper pesticide use causes chemical contamination and acute poisoning