What is El Paso's health inspection score?

El Paso has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was El Paso last inspected?

El Paso was last inspected on April 14, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does El Paso have?

El Paso has 16 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is El Paso safe to eat at?

El Paso has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does El Paso serve?

El Paso serves Latin American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

El Paso

Name: El Paso
Address: 35-64 95 STREET, Queens, 11372
Rating: 74

35-64 95 STREET, Queens

Last Inspected: 4/14/2026

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Latin American•Queens

Ranked #976 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 72% of latin american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Apr 14, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-48

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+63 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 52/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (74/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2025

1 inspections

7 high priority

4 intermediate

Oct

Apr 2026

2 inspections

5 high priority

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Apr 26

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 26

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection Inspection

5 High

5 total4 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Oct 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

7 High4 Med

11 total6 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−90 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

10DMechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.−5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−90 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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