Empanadas el Gustazo Restaurante Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 42-19 College Point Boulevard, Queens, NY 11355
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
October 14, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
Empanadas el Gustazo Restaurante currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 14, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
October 14, 2025
- Date
- October 14, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Oct 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 22, 2023
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Empanadas el Gustazo Restaurante's most recent graded inspection in October 2025 was a A, after a C in July 2025.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Empanadas el Gustazo Restaurante's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empanadas el Gustazo Restaurante's current NYC health grade?
Empanadas el Gustazo Restaurante currently has a A grade.
When was Empanadas el Gustazo Restaurante last inspected?
Empanadas el Gustazo Restaurante was last inspected on October 14, 2025.
What was Empanadas el Gustazo Restaurante's latest inspection score?
Empanadas el Gustazo Restaurante's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Empanadas el Gustazo Restaurante have in its latest inspection?
Empanadas el Gustazo Restaurante had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Empanadas el Gustazo Restaurante located?
Empanadas el Gustazo Restaurante is located at 42-19 College Point Boulevard in Queens, NY 11355.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50014314
Last updated: June 26, 2026