EL KALLEJON in East Harlem (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026
📍 209 EAST 117 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10035 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
El Kallejon Botanas in East Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection in 2024. The restaurant has received Grade A on both of its inspections dating back to 2022, 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 KALLEJON in East Harlem (North): Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Apr 21, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Feb 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
GRADE A
Jul 5, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unaccepta...
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EL KALLEJON in East Harlem (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL KALLEJON last inspected?
- EL KALLEJON was last inspected on April 21, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 8 points.
- What is EL KALLEJON's current health grade?
- EL KALLEJON currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL KALLEJON had?
- EL KALLEJON has 3 health inspections on record from July 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL KALLEJON?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL KALLEJON was 13 points on July 5, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL KALLEJON ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL KALLEJON has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.