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Latin American · Elmhurst
EL ZOCALO health grade & inspection history
40-10 83 STREET, Queens, NY 11373
12 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Apr 18, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 18, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Apr 18, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06ACritical violation
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Score trend
EL ZOCALO inspection history
23 fewer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | — | — | 2 | Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 18, 2026 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 4, 2024 | — | 35 | 6 | 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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Official location
EL ZOCALO on the map
Common questions
EL ZOCALO inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for EL ZOCALO?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Apr 18, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was EL ZOCALO last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 18, 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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