PATACON PISAO in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 2, 2025
📍 139 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Tex-Mex
Overview
Patacon Pisao on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 4 inspections on record since 2023, including 1 prior Grade B result and no emergency closures.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
PATACON PISAO in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Sep 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned o...
Nov 4, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Apr 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Thawing procedure improper.
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being rehea...
May 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...
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PATACON PISAO in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PATACON PISAO last inspected?
- PATACON PISAO was last inspected on September 2, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is PATACON PISAO's current health grade?
- PATACON PISAO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has PATACON PISAO had?
- PATACON PISAO has 4 health inspections on record from May 2023 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PATACON PISAO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PATACON PISAO was 37 points on May 9, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PATACON PISAO ever received a Grade C?
- No. PATACON PISAO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.