New York City, NY - Health department officials identified compliance problems at El Rinconcito Paisa during an inspection on 08/04/2025.
Located in the heart of Richmond Hill, El Rinconcito Paisa operates from a prominent location at 13001 Hillside Avenue Queens Ny, making it easily accessible to area customers.
The inspection report documents: "04n. Filth 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, fle." Health officials note that these violations need attention to maintain proper compliance.
The inspection found infractions involving pest control, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Restaurant industry studies show that pest-related violations often correlate with other sanitation deficiencies Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs. The HACCP Prevention Guidelines provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
Health department officials noted violations related to sanitation, which require attention for public health compliance.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in FDA Sanitation Standards, Proper sanitation practices prevent cross-contamination and maintain the integrity of food preparation environments. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
Local regulatory authorities have ordered that El Rinconcito Paisa swiftly remediate the documented deficiencies before reopening to customers. Additional review is planned to confirm remediation.
This incident highlights the critical importance of rigorous food safety protocols in commercial food service. Local residents are encouraged to review public inspection records when making dining decisions.
| INSPECTION TYPE | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| DBA | EL RINCONCITO PAISA |
| BORO | Queens |
| BBL | 4092510041 |
| BUILDING | 13001 |
| Longitude | -73.822321471138 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| STREET | HILLSIDE AVE |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Latin American |
| GRADE DATE | 08/04/2025 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| SCORE | 13 |
| NTA | QN60 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 08/04/2025 |
| ZIPCODE | 11418 |
| Community Board | 409 |
| Council District | 29 |
| Latitude | 40.703667045 |
| PHONE | 7186390222 |
| CAMIS | 50165966 |
| GRADE | A |
| BIN | 4193357 |
| Census Tract | 013800 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 04N; 08A |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 04N: Filth 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. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. |
This inspection was conducted on August 4, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 04N: Filth 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. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
