EL CALLAO.

NYC Health Dept

111-22 ROOSEVELT AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded B, 18 points (Aug 2025). Sanitation cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

7 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 28

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

Anti-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 liq

Critical Food Temperature

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, co

Not Critical Food Temperature

Thawing procedure improper.

Not Critical Sanitation

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 under

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

AUG 28

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

DEC 26

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Critical Employee Hygiene

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernai

Not Critical Sanitation

DEC 26

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

SEP 26

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Critical Pest Activity

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 fl

Critical Other

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

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Critical Pest Activity

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

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NOV 1

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) single service article not designated as a recyclable material.

NOV 1

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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 Critical Sanitation

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Critical Other

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

Not Critical Sanitation

Critical Food Temperature

Cold 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 dur

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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