El Gallo Negro 2

132-07 14 Avenue, Queens, NY 11356

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at El Gallo Negro 2 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so El Gallo Negro 2 is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Jun 18, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

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.

02G

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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

Mar 4, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Jan 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Aug 18, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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.

04N

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Gallo Negro 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Gallo Negro 2 on file is from Jan 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Gallo Negro 2?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Gallo Negro 2.

How does El Gallo Negro 2 compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Gallo Negro 2 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has El Gallo Negro 2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Gallo Negro 2 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Gallo Negro 2 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 Gallo Negro 2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Gallo Negro 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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