Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
April 24, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
El Chalaco currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 24, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 24, 2026
- Date
- April 24, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Apr 24, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Chalaco has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: April 2026 and August 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its August 2024 score of 7.
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 Chalaco's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Chalaco's current NYC health grade?
El Chalaco currently has a A grade.
When was El Chalaco last inspected?
El Chalaco was last inspected on April 24, 2026.
What was El Chalaco's latest inspection score?
El Chalaco's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did El Chalaco have in its latest inspection?
El Chalaco had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is El Chalaco located?
El Chalaco is located at 110-17 Jamaica Avenue in Queens, NY 11418.
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: 50069194
Last updated: June 26, 2026