TAQUERIA CHILA in Elmhurst
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 22, 2025
📍 86-28 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Taqueria Chila in Elmhurst holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 10 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
TAQUERIA CHILA in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jan 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Food contact surface not...
Jul 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 41
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE A
Apr 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s d...
Apr 18, 2023
— Trans Fat / Re-inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Violations:
16-02
Aug 24, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes...
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TAQUERIA CHILA in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TAQUERIA CHILA last inspected?
- TAQUERIA CHILA was last inspected on January 22, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is TAQUERIA CHILA's current health grade?
- TAQUERIA CHILA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has TAQUERIA CHILA had?
- TAQUERIA CHILA has 5 health inspections on record from August 2022 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at TAQUERIA CHILA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TAQUERIA CHILA was 41 points on July 3, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TAQUERIA CHILA ever received a Grade C?
- No. TAQUERIA CHILA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.