El Gauchito Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 94-60 Corona Avenue, Queens, NY 11373
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
June 9, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 2
El Gauchito currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 9, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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
June 9, 2025
- Date
- June 9, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 9, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 28, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Gauchito has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2025 and March 2024. Its latest score remained 12 in both inspections.
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 Gauchito's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Gauchito's current NYC health grade?
El Gauchito currently has a A grade.
When was El Gauchito last inspected?
El Gauchito was last inspected on June 9, 2025.
What was El Gauchito's latest inspection score?
El Gauchito's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did El Gauchito have in its latest inspection?
El Gauchito had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is El Gauchito located?
El Gauchito is located at 94-60 Corona Avenue in Queens, NY 11373.
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: 40554463
Last updated: June 26, 2026