EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL in Washington Heights (South)
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026
📍 4093 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10032 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
Empanadas Monumental in Washington Heights holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 25 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 6 inspections on record dating back to 2022, including 1 Grade A result, with no emergency closures.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL in Washington Heights (South): Full Inspection History (6 records)
Feb 12, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Violations:
06C
Feb 12, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Nov 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use an...
Nov 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following an...
Nov 14, 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)
Violations:
19-06
GRADE A
Jul 7, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
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EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL in Washington Heights (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL last inspected?
- EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL was last inspected on February 12, 2026 (Grade B). The inspection score was 26 points.
- What is EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL's current health grade?
- EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL 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 EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL had?
- EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL has 6 health inspections on record from July 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL was 26 points on February 12, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL ever received a Grade C?
- No. EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.