El Comal Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 148-60 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11435
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
38
Last inspection
March 17, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
33 / 5
El Comal Restaurant currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 17, 2026 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 38 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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
March 17, 2026
- Date
- March 17, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 38
- Critical points
- 33
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Mar 17, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 6, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Comal Restaurant 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.
El Comal Restaurant's latest score: 38
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Comal Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
El Comal Restaurant currently has a Z grade.
When was El Comal Restaurant last inspected?
El Comal Restaurant was last inspected on March 17, 2026.
What was El Comal Restaurant's latest inspection score?
El Comal Restaurant's latest inspection score was 38 points.
How many violations did El Comal Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
El Comal Restaurant had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is El Comal Restaurant located?
El Comal Restaurant is located at 148-60 Hillside Avenue in Queens, NY 11435.
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: 50167860
Last updated: July 3, 2026