EL GALLO TAQUERIA in Gravesend (West)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 19, 2025
📍 214 HIGHLAWN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11223 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
El Gallo Taqueria in Gravesend holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on both of its inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
EL GALLO TAQUERIA in Gravesend (West): Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Aug 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distribu...
Jan 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not ...
GRADE A
Jun 5, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source o...
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EL GALLO TAQUERIA in Gravesend (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL GALLO TAQUERIA last inspected?
- EL GALLO TAQUERIA was last inspected on August 19, 2025 (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 3 health inspections on record from June 2023 through August 2025. 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 26 points on January 15, 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?
- No. EL GALLO TAQUERIA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.