LA Esquinita Latin Food Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 61-02 Myrtle Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
18
Last inspection
January 7, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 9
LA Esquinita Latin Food currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 7, 2025 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 18 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Thawing procedure improper.
Latest Inspection Details
January 7, 2025
- Date
- January 7, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 18
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 9
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 22, 2022
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
LA Esquinita Latin Food received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2025 with a score of 18.
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.
LA Esquinita Latin Food's latest score: 18
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is LA Esquinita Latin Food's current NYC health grade?
LA Esquinita Latin Food currently has a B grade.
When was LA Esquinita Latin Food last inspected?
LA Esquinita Latin Food was last inspected on January 7, 2025.
What was LA Esquinita Latin Food's latest inspection score?
LA Esquinita Latin Food's latest inspection score was 18 points.
How many violations did LA Esquinita Latin Food have in its latest inspection?
LA Esquinita Latin Food had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is LA Esquinita Latin Food located?
LA Esquinita Latin Food is located at 61-02 Myrtle Avenue in Queens, NY 11385.
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: 50129284
Last updated: July 3, 2026