EL PORTON in Morningside Heights
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Jun 18, 2025
📍 3151 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10027 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
El Porton in Morningside Heights holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 27 points from its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 9 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received 2 Grade C results and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
EL PORTON in Morningside Heights: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE B
Jun 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
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 cleani...
Apr 17, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Mar 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or n...
GRADE C
Nov 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 45
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
Nov 19, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
Jul 29, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Jun 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Establishme...
GRADE C
Jan 4, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 56
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rode...
Jan 4, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
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EL PORTON in Morningside Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL PORTON last inspected?
- EL PORTON was last inspected on June 18, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is EL PORTON's current health grade?
- EL PORTON 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 PORTON had?
- EL PORTON has 9 health inspections on record from January 2023 through June 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL PORTON?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL PORTON was 56 points on January 4, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL PORTON ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. EL PORTON has received a Grade C on 2 inspections. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.