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Mexican · 214 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
August 19, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
El Gallo Taqueria currently has an A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 19, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
El Gallo Taqueria currently has an A grade.
El Gallo Taqueria was last inspected on August 19, 2025.
El Gallo Taqueria's latest inspection score was 12 points.
El Gallo Taqueria had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
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: 50063777
Last updated: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
El Gallo Taqueria has received an A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2025 and June 2023. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its June 2023 score of 10.
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 Gallo Taqueria's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →El Gallo Taqueria is located at 214 Highlawn Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11223.
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