EL NUEVO SANDY RESTAURANT in East Harlem (North)
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected May 6, 2025
📍 2261 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10035 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Nuevo Sandy Restaurant in East Harlem holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 22 points from its most recent inspection. Across 8 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received 2 Grade B results and 1 Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
EL NUEVO SANDY RESTAURANT in East Harlem (North): Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE B
May 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
Mar 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Food contact surface not properly wa...
GRADE C
Jul 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 43
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced o...
Jun 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
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.
Establishment is not f...
Jun 6, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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 di...
GRADE B
Feb 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sea...
Feb 13, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
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,...
Nov 3, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized a...
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EL NUEVO SANDY RESTAURANT in East Harlem (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL NUEVO SANDY RESTAURANT last inspected?
- EL NUEVO SANDY RESTAURANT was last inspected on May 6, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is EL NUEVO SANDY RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- EL NUEVO SANDY RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has EL NUEVO SANDY RESTAURANT had?
- EL NUEVO SANDY RESTAURANT has 8 health inspections on record from November 2022 through May 2025. Grade B on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL NUEVO SANDY RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL NUEVO SANDY RESTAURANT was 43 points on July 1, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL NUEVO SANDY RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. EL NUEVO SANDY RESTAURANT has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.