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Spanish · Mott Haven-Port Morris

El Crucero Restaurant & Grill health grade & inspection history

339 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, NY 10454

13 latest violation-point score

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

Apr 1, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 04M
    Critical 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Apr 1, 2026A134Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Feb 17, 2026436Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Nov 12, 2024A124Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Apr 15, 2024396Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
May 9, 2023A132Cycle 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.

  • 08A
    Recorded in 4 inspections

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

  • 10B
    Recorded 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.

  • 10F
    Recorded 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.

  • 02G
    Recorded 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.

  • 04K
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 04L
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 02H
    Recorded 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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