EL CHURRO in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 23, 2025
📍 175 EAST HOUSTON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
El Churro on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. All 3 inspections on record since 2022 have resulted in Grade A, with no emergency closures.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
EL CHURRO in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Oct 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Co...
GRADE A
May 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
GRADE A
Dec 12, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered...
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EL CHURRO in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL CHURRO last inspected?
- EL CHURRO was last inspected on October 23, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EL CHURRO's current health grade?
- EL CHURRO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL CHURRO had?
- EL CHURRO has 3 health inspections on record from December 2022 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL CHURRO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL CHURRO was 12 points on October 23, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL CHURRO ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL CHURRO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.