El Gallo Taqueria Health Inspection Grade
Mexican · 214 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
August 19, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
El Gallo Taqueria currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 19, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Non-Critical
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
- 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 underneath the unit.
Latest Inspection Details
August 19, 2025
- Date
- August 19, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Aug 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 5, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Gallo Taqueria has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2025 and June 2023. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its June 2023 score of 10.
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 Gallo Taqueria's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Gallo Taqueria's current NYC health grade?
El Gallo Taqueria currently has a A grade.
When was El Gallo Taqueria last inspected?
El Gallo Taqueria was last inspected on August 19, 2025.
What was El Gallo Taqueria's latest inspection score?
El Gallo Taqueria's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did El Gallo Taqueria have in its latest inspection?
El Gallo Taqueria had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is El Gallo Taqueria located?
El Gallo Taqueria is located at 214 Highlawn Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11223.
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: 50063777
Last updated: June 26, 2026