LA HACIENDA AL ZAPOTE

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Monday, April 6, 2026

Overview

LA HACIENDA AL ZAPOTE was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on April 6, 2026 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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Address
150-59 34 AVENUE
Queens, NY 11354
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
1 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

πŸ“‹ Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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LA HACIENDA AL ZAPOTE β€” Inspection Questions

Did LA HACIENDA AL ZAPOTE pass their NYC health inspection on April 6, 2026?
LA HACIENDA AL ZAPOTE was closed by the health department on April 6, 2026 with a score of 53 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did LA HACIENDA AL ZAPOTE have?
LA HACIENDA AL ZAPOTE 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 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants