EL NUEVO TAINO RESTAURANT in Washington Heights (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 17, 2024
📍 2228 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10032 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Nuevo Taino Restaurant in Washington Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection in 2024. The restaurant has 7 inspections on record since 2023, including 1 prior Grade C result, and has not been subject to emergency closure.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL NUEVO TAINO RESTAURANT in Washington Heights (South): Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Dec 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 liqu...
Apr 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 54
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Anti-siph...
Mar 26, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Sep 14, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 4
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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.
GRADE C
Aug 17, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 53
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harbo...
Aug 3, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, conta...
Aug 3, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
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EL NUEVO TAINO RESTAURANT in Washington Heights (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL NUEVO TAINO RESTAURANT last inspected?
- EL NUEVO TAINO RESTAURANT was last inspected on December 17, 2024 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is EL NUEVO TAINO RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- EL NUEVO TAINO RESTAURANT 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 TAINO RESTAURANT had?
- EL NUEVO TAINO RESTAURANT has 7 health inspections on record from August 2023 through December 2024. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL NUEVO TAINO RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL NUEVO TAINO RESTAURANT was 54 points on April 18, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL NUEVO TAINO RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. EL NUEVO TAINO RESTAURANT has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.