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Mexican · Park Slope
CHELA health grade & inspection history
408 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11215
10 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 22, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 22, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 22, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
CHELA inspection history
Same score as the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | A | 10 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Feb 13, 2025 | A | 10 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | 20 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
CHELA on the map
Common questions
CHELA inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for CHELA?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 22, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 10 violation points.
When was CHELA last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 22, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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