El Rincon Boricua Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 622 Melrose Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10455
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
January 2, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 3
El Rincon Boricua currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 2, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 2, 2026
- Date
- January 2, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jan 2, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 28, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Rincon Boricua's most recent graded inspection in January 2026 was a A, after a B in July 2024.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
El Rincon Boricua's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Rincon Boricua's current NYC health grade?
El Rincon Boricua currently has a A grade.
When was El Rincon Boricua last inspected?
El Rincon Boricua was last inspected on January 2, 2026.
What was El Rincon Boricua's latest inspection score?
El Rincon Boricua's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did El Rincon Boricua have in its latest inspection?
El Rincon Boricua had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is El Rincon Boricua located?
El Rincon Boricua is located at 622 Melrose Avenue in The Bronx, NY 10455.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50145537
Last updated: July 3, 2026