Grade ALatin American
Elsa La Reina Del Chicharron
4840 BROADWAY, Manhattan, 10034
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 27, 2026
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| May 10, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| May 3, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 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×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 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×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 73 rodent inspections on record, 24 finding rat activity.
- 7 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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