MAY 4
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH
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ELSA RESTAURANT LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
1249 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · passed with conditions
0 of 5 inspections passed, 5 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
0 passed · 5 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
15
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
DEC 92024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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
OCT 242024PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OCT 24
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
OCT 242024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 24
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispen
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
MAY 112023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →