ACAPULCO

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Overview

ACAPULCO in Astoria (East) Woodside (North) underwent a NYC health inspection on December 16, 2021. The inspection found 3 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
43-20 31 AVENUE
Queens, NY 11103
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations
3 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
6 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 20F

NYC Health Code Violation 20F

Current letter grade sign not posted.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20F to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 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 06D

Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

⚠️ Why This Matters

BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.

📋 Code Requirements

Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: After each use, Between different food types, Every 4 hours in continuous use, When contaminated. Use proper concentration sanitizer (50-100ppm chlorine, 200-400ppm quat). Air dry. Test sanitizer every 2 hours.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment - CDC Risk Factor #5
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
• 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.

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 3 violation(s).
What critical violations did ACAPULCO have?
ACAPULCO had 2 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 20F mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 20F (NYC Health Code Violation 20F) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20F to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 06D mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06D (Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized) is a critical violation. Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following contamination. BACTERIAL BUILDUP: Unsanitized surfaces harbor millions of bacteria within hours. Cross-contamination affects all food prepared on surface. Major cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Cutting boards can contain 200x more bacteria than toilet seats.
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.