El Valle Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 640 Melrose Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10455
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
May 22, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
El Valle Restaurant currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 22, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Latest Inspection Details
May 22, 2025
- Date
- May 22, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 31, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 7, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Valle Restaurant has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and January 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its January 2024 score of 8.
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 Valle Restaurant's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Valle Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
El Valle Restaurant currently has a A grade.
When was El Valle Restaurant last inspected?
El Valle Restaurant was last inspected on May 22, 2025.
What was El Valle Restaurant's latest inspection score?
El Valle Restaurant's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did El Valle Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
El Valle Restaurant had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is El Valle Restaurant located?
El Valle Restaurant is located at 640 Melrose Avenue in The Bronx, NY 10455.
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: 41261148
Last updated: June 26, 2026