GATO VERDE in Elmhurst
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 2, 2025
📍 82-14 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 Jackson Heights-Roosevelt
Overview
Gato Verde in Elmhurst holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
GATO VERDE in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jun 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of c...
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Providing single-u...
Mar 5, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
Apr 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or n...
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GATO VERDE in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GATO VERDE last inspected?
- GATO VERDE was last inspected on June 2, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is GATO VERDE's current health grade?
- GATO VERDE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has GATO VERDE had?
- GATO VERDE has 4 health inspections on record from April 2023 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at GATO VERDE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GATO VERDE was 22 points on April 23, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has GATO VERDE ever received a Grade C?
- No. GATO VERDE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.