EL GRAND CHEF in Mount Hope
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026
📍 237 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10457 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Grand Chef in Mount Hope, Bronx holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH with a score of 19 points. The restaurant has 7 inspections on record since 2023, with 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B result, and no emergency closures documented.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL GRAND CHEF in Mount Hope: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE Z
Apr 8, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 19
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Violations:
09C
Jan 20, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
Jan 20, 2026
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
Violations:
15-21
GRADE B
Nov 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 20
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contac...
Mar 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contam...
GRADE A
Aug 14, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 10
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Jul 26, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 ...
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EL GRAND CHEF in Mount Hope: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL GRAND CHEF last inspected?
- EL GRAND CHEF was last inspected on April 8, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 19 points.
- What is EL GRAND CHEF's current health grade?
- EL GRAND CHEF currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has EL GRAND CHEF had?
- EL GRAND CHEF has 7 health inspections on record from July 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL GRAND CHEF?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL GRAND CHEF was 50 points on March 19, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL GRAND CHEF ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL GRAND CHEF has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.