CHELA & GARNACHA in Astoria (Central)
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Dec 4, 2025
📍 33-09 36 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11106 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Chela & Garnacha in Astoria currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH following a recent inspection score of 22 points. The restaurant has 4 inspections on record since 2022, with 2 Grade A results and no emergency closures.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
CHELA & GARNACHA in Astoria (Central): Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE Z
Dec 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen...
Sep 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an ...
GRADE A
Feb 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Violations:
06C
GRADE A
Sep 7, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations:
06E
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CHELA & GARNACHA in Astoria (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CHELA & GARNACHA last inspected?
- CHELA & GARNACHA was last inspected on December 4, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is CHELA & GARNACHA's current health grade?
- CHELA & GARNACHA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has CHELA & GARNACHA had?
- CHELA & GARNACHA has 4 health inspections on record from September 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CHELA & GARNACHA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CHELA & GARNACHA was 30 points on September 4, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CHELA & GARNACHA ever received a Grade C?
- No. CHELA & GARNACHA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.