FONDA OF CHELSEA in Chelsea Hudson Yards
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026
📍 189 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10011 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Fonda of Chelsea in Chelsea holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection in 2024. Across 3 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has maintained Grade A twice with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
FONDA OF CHELSEA in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Apr 23, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
GRADE A
Oct 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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 A
Jan 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 dispo...
Oct 24, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Food contact surface n...
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FONDA OF CHELSEA in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FONDA OF CHELSEA last inspected?
- FONDA OF CHELSEA was last inspected on April 23, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is FONDA OF CHELSEA's current health grade?
- FONDA OF CHELSEA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has FONDA OF CHELSEA had?
- FONDA OF CHELSEA has 4 health inspections on record from October 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at FONDA OF CHELSEA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at FONDA OF CHELSEA was 21 points on October 24, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has FONDA OF CHELSEA ever received a Grade C?
- No. FONDA OF CHELSEA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.