Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
8
Last inspection
April 21, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 2
El Kallejon currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 21, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 8 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 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
- 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
April 21, 2026
- Date
- April 21, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 8
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Apr 21, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 8, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Kallejon has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: April 2026 and February 2024. Its latest score was 8, lower than its February 2024 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 Kallejon's latest score: 8
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Kallejon's current NYC health grade?
El Kallejon currently has a A grade.
When was El Kallejon last inspected?
El Kallejon was last inspected on April 21, 2026.
What was El Kallejon's latest inspection score?
El Kallejon's latest inspection score was 8 points.
How many violations did El Kallejon have in its latest inspection?
El Kallejon had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is El Kallejon located?
El Kallejon is located at 209 East 117th Street in Manhattan, NY 10035.
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: 50017824
Last updated: June 26, 2026