Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
19
Last inspection
June 28, 2019
Critical / non-critical points
14 / 5
El Palenque currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 28, 2019 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 19 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Live animals other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Non-Critical
- Hand wash sign not posted
- Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
Latest Inspection Details
June 28, 2019
- Date
- June 28, 2019
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 19
- Critical points
- 14
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 28, 2019
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 13, 2018
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 2, 2017
Inspection Type: Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Palenque received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2018 with a score of 12.
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.
El Palenque's latest score: 19
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Palenque's current NYC health grade?
El Palenque does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was El Palenque last inspected?
El Palenque was last inspected on June 28, 2019.
What was El Palenque's latest inspection score?
El Palenque's latest inspection score was 19 points.
How many violations did El Palenque have in its latest inspection?
El Palenque had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is El Palenque located?
El Palenque is located at 1880 Carter Avenue in The Bronx, NY 10457.
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: 41625013
Last updated: June 26, 2026