EL NUEVO CARRIBENO in East Harlem (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 28, 2025
📍 1675 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Nuevo Carribeno in East Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A once and Grade C once, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL NUEVO CARRIBENO in East Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Jan 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Pesticide not properly la...
Sep 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or le...
Mar 18, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
May 19, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Jan 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 31
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernai...
Jun 16, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Live roaches present in fa...
Jun 16, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
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EL NUEVO CARRIBENO in East Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL NUEVO CARRIBENO last inspected?
- EL NUEVO CARRIBENO was last inspected on January 28, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EL NUEVO CARRIBENO's current health grade?
- EL NUEVO CARRIBENO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL NUEVO CARRIBENO had?
- EL NUEVO CARRIBENO has 7 health inspections on record from June 2022 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL NUEVO CARRIBENO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL NUEVO CARRIBENO was 35 points on September 13, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL NUEVO CARRIBENO ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. EL NUEVO CARRIBENO has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.