EL GALLO TAQUERIA in Upper West Side (Central)
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026
📍 502 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10024 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
El Gallo Taqueria on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 23 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received mixed grades including one Grade A, one Grade B, and one Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL GALLO TAQUERIA in Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (7 records)
Mar 3, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Thawing procedure improper.
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.
GRADE B
Aug 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 �...
May 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
May 5, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Jan 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 34
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.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled ...
Jul 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
GRADE A
Jan 17, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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 unde...
EL GALLO TAQUERIA in Upper West Side (Central): News Coverage (1)
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EL GALLO TAQUERIA in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL GALLO TAQUERIA last inspected?
- EL GALLO TAQUERIA was last inspected on March 3, 2026 (Grade B). The inspection score was 19 points.
- What is EL GALLO TAQUERIA's current health grade?
- EL GALLO TAQUERIA currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has EL GALLO TAQUERIA had?
- EL GALLO TAQUERIA has 7 health inspections on record from January 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL GALLO TAQUERIA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL GALLO TAQUERIA was 34 points on January 29, 2025. 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?
- Yes. EL GALLO TAQUERIA has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.