EL TEPEYAC in East Harlem (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 15, 2025
📍 1505 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
El Tepeyac in East Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 5 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
EL TEPEYAC in East Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
May 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Mar 6, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 7
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, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
Nov 24, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food 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 cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Single service article not provide...
Nov 24, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not eas...
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EL TEPEYAC in East Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL TEPEYAC last inspected?
- EL TEPEYAC was last inspected on May 15, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 5 points.
- What is EL TEPEYAC's current health grade?
- EL TEPEYAC currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL TEPEYAC had?
- EL TEPEYAC has 4 health inspections on record from November 2023 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL TEPEYAC?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL TEPEYAC was 32 points on November 24, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL TEPEYAC ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL TEPEYAC has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.