EL REY in Astoria (Central)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 6, 2026
📍 25-21 ASTORIA BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11102 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
El Rey in Astoria holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on 4 inspections between 2022 and 2026. The restaurant has received Grade A on 2 of those inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
EL REY in Astoria (Central): Full Inspection History (4 records)
Feb 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
GRADE A
Sep 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to ...
GRADE A
Apr 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to a...
Mar 25, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / 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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food not protected from potent...
EL REY in Astoria (Central): News Coverage (1)
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EL REY in Astoria (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL REY last inspected?
- EL REY was last inspected on February 6, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 32 points.
- What is EL REY's current health grade?
- EL REY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL REY had?
- EL REY has 4 health inspections on record from March 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL REY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL REY was 32 points on February 6, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL REY ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL REY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.