Taqueria el Chato Health Inspection Grade
Mexican · 620 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
42
Last inspection
April 16, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
36 / 6
Taqueria el Chato currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 16, 2026 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 42 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Latest Inspection Details
April 16, 2026
- Date
- April 16, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 42
- Critical points
- 36
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Apr 16, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taqueria el Chato does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Taqueria el Chato's latest score: 42
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taqueria el Chato's current NYC health grade?
Taqueria el Chato currently has a N grade.
When was Taqueria el Chato last inspected?
Taqueria el Chato was last inspected on April 16, 2026.
What was Taqueria el Chato's latest inspection score?
Taqueria el Chato's latest inspection score was 42 points.
How many violations did Taqueria el Chato have in its latest inspection?
Taqueria el Chato had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Taqueria el Chato located?
Taqueria el Chato is located at 620 Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11222.
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: 50174843
Last updated: July 3, 2026