Grade AMexican

El Rey

25-21 ASTORIA BOULEVARD, Queens, 11102

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · New York City health department

An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
Critical
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
Critical

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Feb 6, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (4 critical)
Sep 19, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Apr 27, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)

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

2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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