EL PASO TAQUERIA in East Harlem (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 12, 2025
📍 64 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
El Paso Taqueria in East Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 5 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A once and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL PASO TAQUERIA in East Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Feb 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Violations:
06F
Jul 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, ...
GRADE B
Nov 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activit...
Mar 16, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 55
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or no...
Mar 16, 2022
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
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EL PASO TAQUERIA in East Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL PASO TAQUERIA last inspected?
- EL PASO TAQUERIA was last inspected on February 12, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 5 points.
- What is EL PASO TAQUERIA's current health grade?
- EL PASO TAQUERIA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL PASO TAQUERIA had?
- EL PASO TAQUERIA has 5 health inspections on record from March 2022 through February 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL PASO TAQUERIA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL PASO TAQUERIA was 55 points on March 16, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL PASO TAQUERIA ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL PASO TAQUERIA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.