El Palacio de las Empanadas Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 53-02 108th Street, Queens, NY 11368
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
20
Last inspection
June 8, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
18 / 2
El Palacio de las Empanadas currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 8, 2026 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 20 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °F or below within 4 hours.
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 8, 2026
- Date
- June 8, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 20
- Critical points
- 18
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 8, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 14, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Palacio de las Empanadas has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and March 2024. Its latest score was 10, slightly higher than its March 2024 score of 9.
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 Palacio de las Empanadas's latest score: 20
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Palacio de las Empanadas's current NYC health grade?
El Palacio de las Empanadas does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was El Palacio de las Empanadas last inspected?
El Palacio de las Empanadas was last inspected on June 8, 2026.
What was El Palacio de las Empanadas's latest inspection score?
El Palacio de las Empanadas's latest inspection score was 20 points.
How many violations did El Palacio de las Empanadas have in its latest inspection?
El Palacio de las Empanadas had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is El Palacio de las Empanadas located?
El Palacio de las Empanadas is located at 53-02 108th Street in Queens, NY 11368.
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: 50013978
Last updated: June 26, 2026