EL TAMALITO
Latest: GRADE A
Nov 25, 2025
Address
531 EAST 138 STREET
Bronx, NY 10454
Cuisine Type
Mexican
๐ 7189752146
Inspection History
5 inspections
Grade A: 2 , Grade B: 1
Permit
CAMIS #50088490
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
Inspection History (5 most recent)
Nov 25, 2025
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 72 points
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.
Hot TCS food ...
GRADE A
Jul 29, 2024
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11 points
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 ยฐF to 70 ยฐF or less within 2 hours, and from 70 ยฐF to 41 ยฐF or less within 4 additional hours.
Non-food c...
GRADE A
Feb 9, 2023
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13 points
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.
After cooking or removal from h...
GRADE B
Jan 31, 2022
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26 points
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with H...
Sep 3, 2021
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33 points
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facilityโs food and/or non...