El Cangrejal Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 100-11 37th Avenue, Queens, NY 11368
Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
26
Last inspection
January 28, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
21 / 5
El Cangrejal Restaurant currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 28, 2025 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 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.
- Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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
January 28, 2025
- Date
- January 28, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 21
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Jan 28, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 7, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 25, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 23, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 23, 2022
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Cangrejal Restaurant has received a B grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2025 and August 2023. Its latest score was 26, slightly higher than its August 2023 score of 18.
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 Cangrejal Restaurant's latest score: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Cangrejal Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
El Cangrejal Restaurant currently has a B grade.
When was El Cangrejal Restaurant last inspected?
El Cangrejal Restaurant was last inspected on January 28, 2025.
What was El Cangrejal Restaurant's latest inspection score?
El Cangrejal Restaurant's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did El Cangrejal Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
El Cangrejal Restaurant had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is El Cangrejal Restaurant located?
El Cangrejal Restaurant is located at 100-11 37th Avenue in Queens, NY 11368.
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: 50107335
Last updated: June 26, 2026