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Latin American · Elmhurst

LA ESQUINA CRIOLLA health grade & inspection history

94-67 CORONA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11373

12 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Aug 15, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Aug 15, 2025; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 15, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 06C
    Critical violation

    Food, 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.

  • 06E
    Critical violation

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

  • 10F

    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.

Score trend

LA ESQUINA CRIOLLA inspection history

13 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Aug 15, 2025A123Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jan 13, 2025254Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Mar 15, 2024235Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Mar 15, 20241Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

  • 06E
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

  • 02B
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Official location

LA ESQUINA CRIOLLA on the map

Common questions

LA ESQUINA CRIOLLA inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for LA ESQUINA CRIOLLA?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Aug 15, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.

When was LA ESQUINA CRIOLLA last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 15, 2025.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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