EL GALLO TAQUERIA in Hell's Kitchen
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026
📍 609 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street
Overview
El Gallo Taqueria in Hell's Kitchen holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. The Mexican restaurant has completed 4 inspections since 2024, with Grade A results on 2 occasions and no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
EL GALLO TAQUERIA in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Feb 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Feb 9, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Violations:
19-07
GRADE A
Oct 21, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not ...
Mar 4, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
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EL GALLO TAQUERIA in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL GALLO TAQUERIA last inspected?
- EL GALLO TAQUERIA was last inspected on February 9, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EL GALLO TAQUERIA's current health grade?
- EL GALLO TAQUERIA 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 TAQUERIA had?
- EL GALLO TAQUERIA has 4 health inspections on record from March 2024 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL GALLO TAQUERIA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL GALLO TAQUERIA was 22 points on March 4, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL GALLO TAQUERIA ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL GALLO TAQUERIA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.