Chicken · Elmhurst
POPEYES
40-10 82 STREET, Queens, NY 11373
Latest inspection: No letter assigned 24 points · B-range score, not an assigned grade Previous assigned grade: A · Aug 11, 2025
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Latest inspection: Grade pending 35 points · C-range score, not an assigned C Previous assigned grade: A · May 31, 2024
Latin American · Elmhurst
EL CANELAZO health grade & inspection history
80-04 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372
35
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 8% of comparable Queens inspections Local context 22 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 1, 2026. It falls in the C range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.
About the restaurant
What to know about EL CANELAZO
El Canelazo is an Ecuadorian restaurant in Elmhurst serving Latin American food in a casual setting with a social, music-friendly character. The format works for a relaxed meal or an evening gathering, with Ecuadorian cooking at the center of the menu. This profile also lets you check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.
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 in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.
| Date | Assigned grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | Pending | 35 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Not assigned | 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 NYC health grade is listed for EL CANELAZO?
The latest comparable inspection on Aug 1, 2026 has 35 violation points, which falls in the C score range, but its grade is pending. The previous assigned grade was A, dated May 31, 2024.
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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