Spanish · Mott Haven-Port Morris
El Crucero Restaurant & Grill health grade & inspection history
339 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, NY 10454
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Apr 1, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 1, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04MCritical violation
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10B
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.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
El Crucero Restaurant & Grill inspection history
30 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | A | 13 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Feb 17, 2026 | — | 43 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 12, 2024 | A | 12 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 15, 2024 | — | 39 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 9, 2023 | A | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 08ARecorded in 4 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- 04KRecorded in 2 inspections
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04LRecorded in 2 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 02HRecorded in 2 inspections
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Official location
El Crucero Restaurant & Grill on the map
Common questions
El Crucero Restaurant & Grill inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for El Crucero Restaurant & Grill?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Apr 1, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was El Crucero Restaurant & Grill last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 1, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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