Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron 3

1A East 183 Street, Bronx, NY 10453

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron 3 has four inspections in the public record. Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron 3 was last inspected on Feb 13, 2025. 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.

When inspectors have written things up, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron 3 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

02B

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

Oct 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

04A

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

May 3, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 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

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

02B

Feb 17, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron 3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron 3 on file is from Feb 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron 3?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron 3.

How does Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron 3 compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron 3 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron 3's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron 3 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron 3 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 Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron 3 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron 3 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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