EL GALLO NEGRO in Corona
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 28, 2025
📍 111-12 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11368 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Gallo Negro in Corona holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 4 points on its most recent inspection. Across 9 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received mixed results, including 1 Grade A and 2 Grade C scores, with no emergency closures on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL GALLO NEGRO in Corona: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Apr 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 4
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper...
Mar 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from...
Mar 17, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
Violations:
19-05
GRADE C
Dec 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 35
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 ...
Jun 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
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 during active necessary preparation.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Anti-siphonage ...
Jan 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 12
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siph...
Jan 9, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE C
Dec 29, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 36
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have oc...
Jun 8, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associat...
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EL GALLO NEGRO in Corona: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL GALLO NEGRO last inspected?
- EL GALLO NEGRO was last inspected on April 28, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 4 points.
- What is EL GALLO NEGRO's current health grade?
- EL GALLO NEGRO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL GALLO NEGRO had?
- EL GALLO NEGRO has 9 health inspections on record from June 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL GALLO NEGRO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL GALLO NEGRO was 39 points on June 5, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL GALLO NEGRO ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. EL GALLO NEGRO has received a Grade C on 2 inspections. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.