EL REY TACOS in Manhattan
Latest: GRADE N
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026
📍 1450 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10018
Overview
El Rey Tacos on Broadway in Manhattan received a Grade B from NYC DOHMH on its most recent inspection in 2026, scoring 27 points. The restaurant has 9 inspections on record in 2026 with no emergency closures, though no prior grade history is available in the current system.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade
EL REY TACOS in Manhattan: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE N
Mar 23, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Mar 23, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE N
Mar 23, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
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.
Violations:
04J
Mar 23, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Violations:
19-07
GRADE N
Mar 23, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Mar 23, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Violations:
19-07
GRADE N
Mar 23, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Mar 23, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Violations:
19-07
GRADE N
Mar 23, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
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.
Violations:
04J
Mar 23, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
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, reheat...
EL REY TACOS in Manhattan: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL REY TACOS last inspected?
- EL REY TACOS was last inspected on March 23, 2026 (Grade N). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is EL REY TACOS's current health grade?
- EL REY TACOS currently holds a Grade N.
- How many health inspections has EL REY TACOS had?
- EL REY TACOS has 10 health inspections on record.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL REY TACOS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL REY TACOS was 27 points on March 23, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL REY TACOS ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL REY TACOS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.