CHAVELA'S in Crown Heights (North)
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Nov 3, 2025
📍 736 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11238 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Chavela's in Crown Heights holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, based on 4 inspections between 2023 and 2025. The restaurant received a Grade A on one prior inspection and has no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
CHAVELA'S in Crown Heights (North): Full Inspection History (4 records)
Nov 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contac...
GRADE B
Jul 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
Jun 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 41
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Es...
GRADE A
Jan 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or le...
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CHAVELA'S in Crown Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CHAVELA'S last inspected?
- CHAVELA'S was last inspected on November 3, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 28 points.
- What is CHAVELA'S's current health grade?
- CHAVELA'S currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has CHAVELA'S had?
- CHAVELA'S has 4 health inspections on record from January 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CHAVELA'S?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CHAVELA'S was 41 points on June 3, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CHAVELA'S ever received a Grade C?
- No. CHAVELA'S has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.