EL PLATO LOCO in Washington Heights (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 20, 2025
📍 120 DYCKMAN STREET, Manhattan, NY 10040 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
El Plato Loco in Washington Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. The Spanish restaurant has 3 inspections on record since 2023, all resulting in Grade A, with no emergency closures.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspection
EL PLATO LOCO in Washington Heights (North): Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Aug 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Nov 15, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
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 co...
Nov 15, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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EL PLATO LOCO in Washington Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL PLATO LOCO last inspected?
- EL PLATO LOCO was last inspected on August 20, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EL PLATO LOCO's current health grade?
- EL PLATO LOCO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL PLATO LOCO had?
- EL PLATO LOCO has 3 health inspections on record from November 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL PLATO LOCO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL PLATO LOCO was 16 points on November 15, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL PLATO LOCO ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL PLATO LOCO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.