Grade ASpanish

Charo Restaurant

102-01 37 AVENUE, Queens, 11368

Should you eat here?

Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (6 months ago).

Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · New York City health department

Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jan 23, 2026	Grade A	Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection	6 (2 critical)
Dec 12, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (2 critical)
Sep 11, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection	2 (1 critical)
Aug 21, 2024	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	5 (2 critical)
Jun 7, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	9 (5 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

4×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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