El Encanto Centro-Americano Restaurant Health Inspection Grade

Latin American · 149-12 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11435

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B

Current Grade

Current grade

B

Latest score

27

Last inspection

December 3, 2025

Critical / non-critical points

16 / 11

El Encanto Centro-Americano Restaurant currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 3, 2025 found 6 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.

Latest Violations

2 critical · 4 non-critical

Critical

  • Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
  • Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

Non-Critical

  • Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
  • Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
  • Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

Latest Inspection Details

December 3, 2025
Date
December 3, 2025
Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade
B
Score
27
Critical points
16
Non-critical points
11
Violations
6 (2 critical, 4 non-critical)

Inspection History

7 inspections

Dec 3, 2025

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

B
6 Violations
2 Critical4 Non-Critical

Oct 23, 2025

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
8 Violations
3 Critical5 Non-Critical

Aug 19, 2025

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

C
5 Violations
2 Critical3 Non-Critical

Mar 19, 2025

Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

No Grade

✓ No violations found on this inspection

Jan 13, 2025

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
7 Violations
4 Critical3 Non-Critical

Apr 16, 2024

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

B
4 Violations
2 Critical2 Non-Critical

Apr 25, 2023

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
9 Violations
6 Critical3 Non-Critical

Grade Trend

El Encanto Centro-Americano Restaurant's most recent graded inspection in December 2025 was a B, after a C in August 2025.

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 Encanto Centro-Americano Restaurant's latest score: 27

Grade range: B

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Encanto Centro-Americano Restaurant's current NYC health grade?

El Encanto Centro-Americano Restaurant currently has a B grade.

When was El Encanto Centro-Americano Restaurant last inspected?

El Encanto Centro-Americano Restaurant was last inspected on December 3, 2025.

What was El Encanto Centro-Americano Restaurant's latest inspection score?

El Encanto Centro-Americano Restaurant's latest inspection score was 27 points.

How many violations did El Encanto Centro-Americano Restaurant have in its latest inspection?

El Encanto Centro-Americano Restaurant had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.

Where is El Encanto Centro-Americano Restaurant located?

El Encanto Centro-Americano Restaurant is located at 149-12 Jamaica Avenue in Queens, NY 11435.

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: 41663033
Last updated: June 26, 2026