EL CHALACO.

NYC Health Dept

110-17 JAMAICA AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 12 points (Apr 2026). Up from 7 points at the prior graded inspection.

3 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 24

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

AUG 23

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Food Temperature

Thawing procedure improper.

Critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

APR 6

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

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 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

Critical Other

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Public inspection records from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Official record →

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