LA ELEGANCIA in Jackson Heights
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 6, 2025
📍 88-26 37 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
La Elegancia in Jackson Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points. However, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022, and across 9 inspections has received 2 Grade C results alongside its current Grade A, indicating inconsistent compliance with health standards.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
LA ELEGANCIA in Jackson Heights: Emergency Closures (2)
LA ELEGANCIA in Jackson Heights: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
May 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessi...
Mar 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Thawing procedure improper.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
GRADE C
Aug 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 38
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 dispense...
Aug 23, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and en...
Jan 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
GRADE C
Dec 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 6
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 29, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 36
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 29, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 36
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Violations:
06C
May 18, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
Hot fo...
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LA ELEGANCIA in Jackson Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA ELEGANCIA last inspected?
- LA ELEGANCIA was last inspected on May 6, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is LA ELEGANCIA's current health grade?
- LA ELEGANCIA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has LA ELEGANCIA been closed by NYC Health?
- LA ELEGANCIA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has LA ELEGANCIA had?
- LA ELEGANCIA has 9 health inspections on record from May 2022 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA ELEGANCIA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA ELEGANCIA was 38 points on August 23, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.