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Picanteria El Austro

Latin American · 37-08 83 Street · Queens 11372

A Grade A posted 2024-12-16. The most recent inspection (2026-06-11) scored 32 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2026-06-11 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 32

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.—
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.—

2024-12-16 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
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.Critical
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.—

2024-06-13 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 24

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.Critical
09BThawing procedure improper.—
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.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2026-06-11

At this address

No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).

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Other restaurants at this address: Jackson House.

Report a problem to 311

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

37-08 83 Street

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