EL PALO RESTAURANT in Hollis
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 14, 2025
📍 196-25 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11423 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
El Palo Restaurant in Hollis holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has earned 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL PALO RESTAURANT in Hollis: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Oct 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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 accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Mar 11, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Aug 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies ...
Apr 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
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.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not pro...
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EL PALO RESTAURANT in Hollis: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL PALO RESTAURANT last inspected?
- EL PALO RESTAURANT was last inspected on October 14, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EL PALO RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- EL PALO RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL PALO RESTAURANT had?
- EL PALO RESTAURANT has 4 health inspections on record from April 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL PALO RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL PALO RESTAURANT was 26 points on August 18, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL PALO RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL PALO RESTAURANT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.