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Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
24
Last inspection
October 15, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
18 / 6
El Rey currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 15, 2026 found 6 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 24 points.
El Rey does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
El Rey was last inspected on October 15, 2026.
El Rey's latest inspection score was 24 points.
El Rey had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
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: 41388342
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).
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 Rey has received an A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: October 2025 and December 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its December 2024 score of 9.
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 Rey's latest score: 24
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →El Rey is located at 147-13 Hillside Avenue in Queens, NY 11435.
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