El Gallo Taqueria

214 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, El Gallo Taqueria has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Aug 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near three.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

El Gallo Taqueria scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
78
Jan 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Jun 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Gallo Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Gallo Taqueria on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Gallo Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Gallo Taqueria.

How does El Gallo Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Gallo Taqueria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has El Gallo Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at El Gallo Taqueria have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Gallo Taqueria 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 Taqueria inspected?

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