EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Overview
EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL in Washington Heights (South) underwent a NYC health inspection on February 12, 2026. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.
Address
4093 BROADWAY
Manhattan, NY 10032
Cuisine
Spanish
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
20-06
NYC Health Code Violation 20-06
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
⚠️ Why This Matters
HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-06 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).
EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL — Inspection Questions
- Did EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL pass their NYC health inspection on February 12, 2026?
- EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL underwent inspection on February 12, 2026. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
- What critical violations did EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL have?
- EMPANADAS MONUMENTAL 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 20-06 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 20-06 (NYC Health Code Violation 20-06) 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 20-06 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.