EL ZOCALO in Elmhurst
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 18, 2026
📍 40-10 83 STREET, Queens, NY 11373 ·
🍽️ Latin American
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🚇 Jackson Heights-Roosevelt
Overview
El Zocalo in Elmhurst holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, based on an inspection score of 18 points. The restaurant has 4 inspections on record since 2023, with no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL ZOCALO in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Apr 18, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Oct 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
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 flies and fruit flies.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unac...
GRADE B
Apr 4, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 18
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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 unde...
Mar 22, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from custo...
Mar 22, 2023
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
Violations:
15-21
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EL ZOCALO in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL ZOCALO last inspected?
- EL ZOCALO was last inspected on April 18, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EL ZOCALO's current health grade?
- EL ZOCALO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL ZOCALO had?
- EL ZOCALO has 5 health inspections on record from March 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 ZOCALO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL ZOCALO was 35 points on October 4, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL ZOCALO ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL ZOCALO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.