ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON
GRADE ZTuesday, August 26, 2025
Overview
ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON in Inwood underwent a NYC health inspection on August 26, 2025 and scored 2 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.
Address
4840 BROADWAY
Manhattan, NY 10034
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
10 inspections
1 failures
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
10H
Sanitization not provided for utensil washing
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.
⚠️ Why This Matters
Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths
📋 Code Requirements
Use approved sanitizer at correct concentration; test strips required; proper contact time
CDC Risk Factor:
Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON — Inspection Questions
- Did ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON pass their NYC health inspection on August 26, 2025?
- ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON underwent inspection on August 26, 2025 with a score of 2 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
- What critical violations did ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON have?
- ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
- What does violation code 10H mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 10H (Sanitization not provided for utensil washing) is a major violation. Utensils must be properly sanitized after washing to kill remaining bacteria Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths