EL PITALLITO RESTAURANT in Washington Heights (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025
📍 3854 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10032 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
El Pitallito Restaurant in Washington Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 12 points. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A twice and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
EL PITALLITO RESTAURANT in Washington Heights (South): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Dec 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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 worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Sep 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
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.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected ...
GRADE B
May 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Nov 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to mea...
GRADE A
Feb 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
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EL PITALLITO RESTAURANT in Washington Heights (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL PITALLITO RESTAURANT last inspected?
- EL PITALLITO RESTAURANT was last inspected on December 1, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EL PITALLITO RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- EL PITALLITO 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 PITALLITO RESTAURANT had?
- EL PITALLITO RESTAURANT has 5 health inspections on record from February 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL PITALLITO RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL PITALLITO RESTAURANT was 25 points on November 2, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL PITALLITO RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL PITALLITO RESTAURANT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.