EVELIA'S TAMALES in East Elmhurst
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 30, 2025
📍 96-09 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11368 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Evelia's Tamales in East Elmhurst holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has shown variable results, with one Grade A, one Grade B, and one Grade C on record, and no emergency closures.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EVELIA'S TAMALES in East Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Oct 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Thawing procedure improper.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Sep 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 14
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
GRADE C
Aug 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 44
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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 sanita...
Jun 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
GRADE B
Mar 1, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 19
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mater...
Feb 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Thawing procedure improper.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F...
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EVELIA'S TAMALES in East Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EVELIA'S TAMALES last inspected?
- EVELIA'S TAMALES was last inspected on October 30, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EVELIA'S TAMALES's current health grade?
- EVELIA'S TAMALES currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EVELIA'S TAMALES had?
- EVELIA'S TAMALES has 6 health inspections on record from February 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EVELIA'S TAMALES?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EVELIA'S TAMALES was 44 points on August 19, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EVELIA'S TAMALES ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. EVELIA'S TAMALES has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.