Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
32
Last inspection
February 6, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
32 / 0
El Rey currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 6, 2026 found 4 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 32 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Latest Inspection Details
February 6, 2026
- Date
- February 6, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 32
- Critical points
- 32
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 4 (4 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Feb 6, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 19, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 27, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Rey has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: September 2024 and April 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its April 2023 score of 11.
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 Rey's latest score: 32
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Rey's current NYC health grade?
El Rey does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was El Rey last inspected?
El Rey was last inspected on February 6, 2026.
What was El Rey's latest inspection score?
El Rey's latest inspection score was 32 points.
How many violations did El Rey have in its latest inspection?
El Rey had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is El Rey located?
El Rey is located at 25-21 Astoria Boulevard in Queens, NY 11102.
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: 50118453
Last updated: July 3, 2026