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Mexican · Garment District, Manhattan

El Rey Tacos

1450 Broadway, Manhattan 10018 · 3472248331

N/A NYC grade
49 Clean Score
27 Inspection score
Mar 23, 2026 Last inspection

Currently on the watch list — recent inspection flagged elevated risk.

Most recent inspection

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Inspection history

Mar 23, 2026 · Grade N/A · Score 27

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

  • 06C — 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. (critical)
  • 04J — 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. (critical)
  • 06F — Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. (critical)
  • 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. (critical)
  • 06D — Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (critical)
  • 06B — Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area. (critical)
Mar 23, 2026 · Grade N/A · Score N/A

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

  • 19-07 — Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws. (critical)

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