Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
October 31, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
El Tenampa currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 31, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 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.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
October 31, 2025
- Date
- October 31, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Oct 31, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 29, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Tenampa has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: October 2025 and November 2023. Its latest score was 7, lower than its November 2023 score of 13.
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 Tenampa's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Tenampa's current NYC health grade?
El Tenampa currently has a A grade.
When was El Tenampa last inspected?
El Tenampa was last inspected on October 31, 2025.
What was El Tenampa's latest inspection score?
El Tenampa's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did El Tenampa have in its latest inspection?
El Tenampa had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is El Tenampa located?
El Tenampa is located at 96-14 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens, NY 11368.
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: 50134681
Last updated: July 3, 2026