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Latin American · Elmhurst
EL CANELAZO health grade & inspection history
80-04 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372
35 latest violation-point score
Most recent represented grade is pending (Aug 1, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Aug 1, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Aug 1, 2026Inspection date
5Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- 04JCritical violation
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- 05FCritical violation
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
- 10B
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.
Score trend
EL CANELAZO inspection history
11 more inspection points than 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | — | 35 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Nov 10, 2025 | — | 24 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 31, 2024 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / 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
EL CANELAZO on the map
Common questions
EL CANELAZO inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for EL CANELAZO?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded, dated Aug 1, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 35 violation points.
When was EL CANELAZO last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 1, 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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