El Montanero Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 55-21 Myrtle Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
April 17, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
El Montanero currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 17, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present 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.
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 17, 2025
- Date
- April 17, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Apr 17, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 29, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Montanero has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: April 2025 and January 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its January 2024 score of 12.
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 Montanero's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Montanero's current NYC health grade?
El Montanero currently has a A grade.
When was El Montanero last inspected?
El Montanero was last inspected on April 17, 2025.
What was El Montanero's latest inspection score?
El Montanero's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did El Montanero have in its latest inspection?
El Montanero had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is El Montanero located?
El Montanero is located at 55-21 Myrtle Avenue in Queens, NY 11385.
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: 41289876
Last updated: June 26, 2026