El Gallo Taqueria

502 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

El Gallo Taqueria appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

El Gallo Taqueria's latest score of 67 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
67
Aug 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
67
May 5, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
06A
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
82
Jan 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Jul 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Gallo Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Gallo Taqueria on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Gallo Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three 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. Inspections at El Gallo Taqueria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

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 three times per year on average.