EL MILAGRO RESTAURANT AND GRILL

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Overview

EL MILAGRO RESTAURANT AND GRILL was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on December 5, 2024 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
209 EAST 116 STREET
Manhattan, NY 10029
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
4 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 08A

Facility Not Free from Harborage Conditions

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

⚠️ Why This Matters

PEST ATTRACTION: Harborage conditions support pest infestations. Gaps allow entry of rodents carrying 35+ diseases. Standing water breeds flies that spread 100+ pathogens. Clutter provides nesting for pests. Creates ongoing contamination risk.

📋 Code Requirements

Eliminate ALL harborage conditions: Seal cracks/holes (1/4 inch for mice, 1/2 inch for rats), Fix leaking pipes, Remove clutter/unused equipment, Eliminate standing water, Clean grease accumulation, Maintain 6 inches clearance from walls, Remove cardboard storage.

CDC Risk Factor: Environmental Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.17
Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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EL MILAGRO RESTAURANT AND GRILL — Inspection Questions

Did EL MILAGRO RESTAURANT AND GRILL pass their NYC health inspection on December 5, 2024?
EL MILAGRO RESTAURANT AND GRILL was closed by the health department on December 5, 2024 with a score of 52 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did EL MILAGRO RESTAURANT AND GRILL have?
EL MILAGRO RESTAURANT AND GRILL had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 08A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 08A (Facility Not Free from Harborage Conditions) is a major violation. Conditions exist that attract or allow pests to harbor in establishment. PEST ATTRACTION: Harborage conditions support pest infestations. Gaps allow entry of rodents carrying 35+ diseases. Standing water breeds flies that spread 100+ pathogens. Clutter provides nesting for pests. Creates ongoing contamination risk.