EMPELLON AL PASTOR in East Village
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 21, 2025
📍 132 SAINT MARKS PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10009 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 Astor Place
Overview
Empellon Al Pastor in the East Village has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH since 2024, despite holding a current Grade A with a score of 7 points. Of 5 inspections on record, the restaurant has earned Grade A twice, with no Grade B or C results documented.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
EMPELLON AL PASTOR in East Village: Emergency Closures (2)
EMPELLON AL PASTOR in East Village: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Oct 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present 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 unde...
GRADE P
Apr 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 52
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurr...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 52
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Violations:
04C
GRADE A
Apr 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Co...
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EMPELLON AL PASTOR in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EMPELLON AL PASTOR last inspected?
- EMPELLON AL PASTOR was last inspected on October 21, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is EMPELLON AL PASTOR's current health grade?
- EMPELLON AL PASTOR currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has EMPELLON AL PASTOR been closed by NYC Health?
- EMPELLON AL PASTOR has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has EMPELLON AL PASTOR had?
- EMPELLON AL PASTOR has 5 health inspections on record from April 2024 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EMPELLON AL PASTOR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EMPELLON AL PASTOR was 52 points on April 29, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.