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El Maguey

Mexican · 83-28 Northern Boulevard · Queens 11372

A Grade A posted 2024-10-13. The most recent inspection (2026-04-20) scored 40 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2026-04-20 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 40

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Critical
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
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
09BThawing procedure improper.—
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.—
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.—
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.—

2024-10-13 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
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.Critical
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

2024-10-13 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
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.—
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2026-04-20

At this address

GRADE A

31 open HPD violations — 9 class C

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Other restaurants at this address: Palacio De Los Cholados.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

83-28 Northern Boulevard

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