Taqueria El Gallo Giro

64-03 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11377
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: C

Taqueria El Gallo Giro has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Apr 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
70
Feb 10, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Gallo Giro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Gallo Giro on file is from Apr 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Gallo Giro?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Gallo Giro.

How does Taqueria El Gallo Giro compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Taqueria El Gallo Giro most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Gallo Giro have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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