Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
N/A
Last inspection
February 9, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
2 / 2
El Gallo Taqueria currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 9, 2026 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of no score posted.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
- “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Latest Inspection Details
February 9, 2026
- Date
- February 9, 2026
- Type
- Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- N/A
- Critical points
- 2
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Feb 9, 2026
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 21, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 4, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Gallo Taqueria received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in October 2024 with a score of 13.
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: N/A
Grade range: Not graded
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 February 9, 2026.
What was El Gallo Taqueria's latest inspection score?
El Gallo Taqueria does not have a latest inspection score posted in NYC Open Data.
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 609 9th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10036.
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: 50129940
Last updated: July 3, 2026