Latest inspection: Grade A 10 points · Jul 22, 2026

Mexican · Park Slope

CHELA health grade & inspection history

408 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11215

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NYC violation points↓ Lower is better

A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+

Peer context Lower than 56% of comparable Brooklyn inspections Local context Same as the local median

Score and Grade A from the latest comparable inspection on Jul 22, 2026.

About the restaurant

What to know about CHELA

Chela is a Mexican restaurant in Park Slope with tacos, barbecue, queso, street corn, desserts, and a substantial drinks program. The menu suits a full meal or a more casual gathering built around shared plates, cocktails, and Mexican specialties. Its setting works for an evening out near Prospect Park or a relaxed neighborhood dinner. This profile also lets readers check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

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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

02G
Critical 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 in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.

Date	Assigned 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	Not assigned	20	3	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Dec 13, 2024	Not assigned	—	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.

02G
Recorded 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

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Common questions

CHELA inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for CHELA?

The latest comparable inspection received Grade A with 10 violation points on Jul 22, 2026.

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.

How this score compares

Lower scores are better.

Brooklyn peersLower than 56%4194 same-type inspections

Mexican peersLower than 61%648 same-type inspections

Park SlopeSame as the local median10 here · 10 local median · 238 inspections

Previous inspectionNo change from the previous inspectionThe point total was unchanged

Peer comparisons use only the same inspection program and subtype. This comparison is not an official NYC rating.

Restaurant details

CuisineMexican

Price range$20–60

NeighborhoodPark Slope

BoroughBrooklyn

ZIP code11215

Phone7187881137

NYC CAMIS ID41115745

Opening hours

Monday: 12–10 pm
Tuesday: 12–10 pm
Wednesday: 12–10 pm
Thursday: 12–10 pm
Friday: 12–11 pm
Saturday: 11 am–11 pm
Sunday: 11 am–10 pm

Hours can change; check directly with the restaurant for time-sensitive plans.

Health-data note: Records can change after a new inspection or agency correction. Confirm time-sensitive decisions with NYC’s official restaurant search.

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