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EL PALENQUE

1880 CARTER AVENUE Bronx NY 10457

Health Inspection: violations

Score: 19

Official health department data. Inspected 2019-06-28; refreshed 2026-10-13. May lag the official record. Check the official source

4 findings at the latest imported inspection (2019-06-28), including 2 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2019-06-28: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 19. Violations were cited in the following area(s).

  • Critical: 04A — Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
  • Critical: 04O — Live animals other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
  • Not Critical: 10H — Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
  • Not Critical: 10J — Hand wash sign not posted

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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