EL CANELAZO in Elmhurst
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 10, 2025
📍 80-04 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372 ·
🍽️ Latin American
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🚇 Jackson Heights-Roosevelt
Overview
El Canelazo in Elmhurst holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on 3 inspections between 2023 and 2025. The restaurant's most recent inspection resulted in a score of 13 points, with no emergency closures on record.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL CANELAZO in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (3 records)
Nov 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
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...
GRADE A
May 31, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
GRADE B
Feb 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamin...
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EL CANELAZO in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL CANELAZO last inspected?
- EL CANELAZO was last inspected on November 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 24 points.
- What is EL CANELAZO's current health grade?
- EL CANELAZO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL CANELAZO had?
- EL CANELAZO has 3 health inspections on record from February 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL CANELAZO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL CANELAZO was 24 points on November 10, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL CANELAZO ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL CANELAZO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.