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Mexican · 196-25 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11423
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
October 14, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
El Palo Restaurant currently has an A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 14, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
El Palo Restaurant currently has an A grade.
El Palo Restaurant was last inspected on October 14, 2025.
El Palo Restaurant's latest inspection score was 12 points.
El Palo Restaurant had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
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: 41417417
Last updated: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
El Palo Restaurant's most recent graded inspection in October 2025 was an A, after a B in August 2023.
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 Palo Restaurant's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →El Palo Restaurant is located at 196-25 Jamaica Avenue in Queens, NY 11423.
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