El Chalaco

110-17 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11418
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 23, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at El Chalaco stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 23, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, showing up two times.

El Chalaco's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
82
Apr 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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.
06C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Aug 18, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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.
10F
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Chalaco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Chalaco on file is from Aug 23, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Chalaco?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Chalaco.

How does El Chalaco compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Chalaco most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has El Chalaco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Chalaco have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Chalaco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Chalaco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Chalaco is inspected roughly once per year on average.