What is EL Quetzalito's health inspection score?

EL Quetzalito has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Quetzalito last inspected?

EL Quetzalito was last inspected on December 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Quetzalito have?

EL Quetzalito has 7 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Quetzalito safe to eat at?

EL Quetzalito has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does EL Quetzalito serve?

EL Quetzalito serves Spanish cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Quetzalito

Name: EL Quetzalito
Address: 35-09 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens, 11368
Rating: 75

35-09 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens

Last Inspected: 12/15/2025

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Spanish•Queens

Ranked #975 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 74% of spanish restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Dec 15, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

4 months 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

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+45 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 74/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (75/100) 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.

Location

35-09 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11368

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Dec 25

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)−5
20-04“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.−5

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 25

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

3 High2 Med

5 total3 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Risk Factor−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

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

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
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 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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