Elsa Restaurant LA Reina del Chicharron Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 1249st Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
18
Last inspection
May 4, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
15 / 3
Elsa Restaurant LA Reina del Chicharron currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 4, 2026 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 18 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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 less within 4 additional hours.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
May 4, 2026
- Date
- May 4, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 18
- Critical points
- 15
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
May 4, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 11, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Elsa Restaurant LA Reina del Chicharron has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2024 and May 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its May 2023 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.
Elsa Restaurant LA Reina del Chicharron's latest score: 18
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elsa Restaurant LA Reina del Chicharron's current NYC health grade?
Elsa Restaurant LA Reina del Chicharron does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Elsa Restaurant LA Reina del Chicharron last inspected?
Elsa Restaurant LA Reina del Chicharron was last inspected on May 4, 2026.
What was Elsa Restaurant LA Reina del Chicharron's latest inspection score?
Elsa Restaurant LA Reina del Chicharron's latest inspection score was 18 points.
How many violations did Elsa Restaurant LA Reina del Chicharron have in its latest inspection?
Elsa Restaurant LA Reina del Chicharron had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Elsa Restaurant LA Reina del Chicharron located?
Elsa Restaurant LA Reina del Chicharron is located at 1249st Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10032.
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: 41005529
Last updated: June 26, 2026