Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
27
Last inspection
May 11, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 5
El Gallo Negro currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 11, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- 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.
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Latest Inspection Details
May 11, 2026
- Date
- May 11, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
May 11, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 2, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 7, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 21, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 6, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 14, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Gallo Negro's most recent graded inspection in May 2026 was a B, after a A in November 2024.
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 Negro's latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Gallo Negro's current NYC health grade?
El Gallo Negro currently has a B grade.
When was El Gallo Negro last inspected?
El Gallo Negro was last inspected on May 11, 2026.
What was El Gallo Negro's latest inspection score?
El Gallo Negro's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did El Gallo Negro have in its latest inspection?
El Gallo Negro had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is El Gallo Negro located?
El Gallo Negro is located at 41-34c Crescent Street in Queens, NY 11101.
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: 50127519
Last updated: July 3, 2026