CHELA in Park Slope
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 13, 2025
📍 408 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11215 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Chela in Park Slope has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 10, though its inspection history includes 2 Grade C results across 10 total inspections dating back to 2022.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
CHELA in Park Slope: Emergency Closures (2)
CHELA in Park Slope: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE A
Feb 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish hel...
Dec 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not ...
Dec 13, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Mar 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
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 less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • G...
Violations:
02A
Mar 20, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not posted.
Violations:
20-06
Jan 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 48
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accept...
GRADE C
Feb 24, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 40
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility...
Feb 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 48
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
Hand w...
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CHELA in Park Slope: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CHELA last inspected?
- CHELA was last inspected on February 13, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is CHELA's current health grade?
- CHELA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has CHELA been closed by NYC Health?
- CHELA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has CHELA had?
- CHELA has 10 health inspections on record from February 2022 through February 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CHELA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CHELA was 48 points on January 20, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.