Grade ALatin American
El Rey
147-13 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens, 11435
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (7 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 11, 2025
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (5 critical) |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×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.
- 2×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×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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