El Gallo Taqueria

609 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, El Gallo Taqueria has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around four violations found each time.

Across the inspection history, food contact surface not properly washed is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

El Gallo Taqueria's latest score of 67 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
19-07
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
67
Oct 21, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Mar 4, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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, 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
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Gallo Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Gallo Taqueria on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Gallo Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Gallo Taqueria.

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

El Gallo Taqueria most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan 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 four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Gallo Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is El Gallo Taqueria inspected?

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