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Chavela's: health inspection history
736 Franklin Avenue, New York City, NY 11238
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- Address
- 736 Franklin Avenue, New York City, NY 11238
- Borough
- Brooklyn
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Mexican
- Most recent grade
- Grade A issued May 13, 2026
- Latest inspection
- May 13, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
- Records shown
- 4 inspections, Jun 3, 2024 to May 13, 2026
Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 16 violations, of which 10 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 13 points. Among 213 graded restaurants in ZIP 11238, the median score behind the latest grade is 10 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
May 13, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 06ACritical 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.
Nov 3, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10FNot critical 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.
- 10BNot critical 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.
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 04NCritical Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 09CNot critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 06CCritical Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Jul 10, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 02GCritical 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.
- 04NCritical Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Jun 3, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 41Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04NCritical Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.