El Encanto Centro-Americano Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 149-12 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11435
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).
Oct 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Jan 13, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 16, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 25, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
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
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →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