Grade AMexicanNo recent inspection

El Gallo Negro 2

132-07 14 AVENUE, Queens, 11356

Should you eat here?

The latest inspection was 1 year ago — conditions may have changed. Grade A at that time, with no critical violations at that inspection.

Last inspected Jan 6, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jan 6, 2025

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jan 6, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection1
Jun 18, 2024Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection6 (4 critical)
Mar 4, 2024Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection1
Jan 23, 2023Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection5 (2 critical)
Aug 18, 2022Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 2 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
  • 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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