EL REY TACOS

Monday, March 23, 2026

Overview

EL REY TACOS in Manhattan underwent a NYC health inspection on March 23, 2026. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
1450 BROADWAY
Manhattan, NY 10018
Cuisine
Mexican
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
10 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 19-07

NYC Health Code Violation 19-07

Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 19-07 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 04J

NYC Health Code Violation 04J

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 04J to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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EL REY TACOS — Inspection Questions

Did EL REY TACOS pass their NYC health inspection on March 23, 2026?
EL REY TACOS underwent inspection on March 23, 2026. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did EL REY TACOS have?
EL REY TACOS had 2 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 19-07 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 19-07 (NYC Health Code Violation 19-07) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 19-07 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 04J mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04J (NYC Health Code Violation 04J) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 04J to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.