Picanteria el Austro Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 37-08 83rd Street, Queens, NY 11372
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
32
Last inspection
June 11, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
24 / 8
Picanteria el Austro currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 11, 2026 found 6 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 32 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- No 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
June 11, 2026
- Date
- June 11, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 32
- Critical points
- 24
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 6 (3 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 11, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 16, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 13, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Picanteria el Austro received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2024 with a score of 13.
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.
Picanteria el Austro's latest score: 32
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Picanteria el Austro's current NYC health grade?
Picanteria el Austro does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Picanteria el Austro last inspected?
Picanteria el Austro was last inspected on June 11, 2026.
What was Picanteria el Austro's latest inspection score?
Picanteria el Austro's latest inspection score was 32 points.
How many violations did Picanteria el Austro have in its latest inspection?
Picanteria el Austro had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Picanteria el Austro located?
Picanteria el Austro is located at 37-08 83rd Street in Queens, NY 11372.
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: 40797031
Last updated: June 26, 2026