El Gallo Taqueria Health Inspection Grade
Mexican · 502 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
19
Last inspection
March 3, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
14 / 5
El Gallo Taqueria currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 3, 2026 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 19 points.
Latest Violations
2 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.
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
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.
- Thawing procedure improper.
Latest Inspection Details
March 3, 2026
- Date
- March 3, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 19
- Critical points
- 14
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Mar 3, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Gallo Taqueria's most recent graded inspection in August 2025 was a B, after a C in January 2025.
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 Gallo Taqueria's latest score: 19
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Gallo Taqueria's current NYC health grade?
El Gallo Taqueria does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was El Gallo Taqueria last inspected?
El Gallo Taqueria was last inspected on March 3, 2026.
What was El Gallo Taqueria's latest inspection score?
El Gallo Taqueria's latest inspection score was 19 points.
How many violations did El Gallo Taqueria have in its latest inspection?
El Gallo Taqueria had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is El Gallo Taqueria located?
El Gallo Taqueria is located at 502 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10024.
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: 50114313
Last updated: July 3, 2026