ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON in Inwood
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026
📍 4840 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10034 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Elsa La Reina del Chicharron in Inwood holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. However, the restaurant has been subject to 4 emergency closures since 2022 across 10 total inspections, indicating recurring health violations that have required immediate intervention by inspectors.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON in Inwood: Emergency Closures (4)
ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON in Inwood: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE A
Jan 27, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Nov 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-food contac...
GRADE Z
Aug 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Violations:
10H
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 115
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 115
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.
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or un...
Jan 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Personal cleanliness i...
GRADE P
May 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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
🚫 CLOSURE
May 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 57
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 liqu...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 57
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 dispos...
GRADE B
Dec 2, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 14
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly dr...
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ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON in Inwood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON last inspected?
- ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON was last inspected on January 27, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON's current health grade?
- ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON been closed by NYC Health?
- ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON had?
- ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON has 10 health inspections on record from December 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON was 115 points on August 15, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.