EL JEFE CANTINA SPORTS BAR in Washington Heights (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 26, 2025
📍 186 DYCKMAN STREET, Manhattan, NY 10040 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
El Jefe Cantina Sports Bar in Washington Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has 2 inspections on record since 2023, both resulting in Grade A, with no emergency closures.
2
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL JEFE CANTINA SPORTS BAR in Washington Heights (North): Full Inspection History (2 records)
GRADE A
Aug 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to ...
Apr 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 dispens...
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EL JEFE CANTINA SPORTS BAR in Washington Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL JEFE CANTINA SPORTS BAR last inspected?
- EL JEFE CANTINA SPORTS BAR was last inspected on August 26, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is EL JEFE CANTINA SPORTS BAR's current health grade?
- EL JEFE CANTINA SPORTS BAR currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL JEFE CANTINA SPORTS BAR had?
- EL JEFE CANTINA SPORTS BAR has 2 health inspections on record from April 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL JEFE CANTINA SPORTS BAR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL JEFE CANTINA SPORTS BAR was 27 points on April 18, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL JEFE CANTINA SPORTS BAR ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL JEFE CANTINA SPORTS BAR has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.