El Quetzalito Health Inspection Grade
Spanish · 35-09 Junction Boulevard, Queens, NY 11368
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
December 15, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
El Quetzalito currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 15, 2025 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Non-Critical
- “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
- Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Latest Inspection Details
December 15, 2025
- Date
- December 15, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Dec 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 28, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 16, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Quetzalito received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2025 with a score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
El Quetzalito's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Quetzalito's current NYC health grade?
El Quetzalito currently has a A grade.
When was El Quetzalito last inspected?
El Quetzalito was last inspected on December 15, 2025.
What was El Quetzalito's latest inspection score?
El Quetzalito's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did El Quetzalito have in its latest inspection?
El Quetzalito had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is El Quetzalito located?
El Quetzalito is located at 35-09 Junction Boulevard in Queens, NY 11368.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50146844
Last updated: July 3, 2026