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Mexican · Midtown-Times Square
EL REY TACOS health grade & inspection history
1450 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10018
27 latest violation-point score
No selectable letter grade in the current source snapshot. The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Mar 23, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Mar 23, 2026Inspection date
6Violations recorded
5Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04JCritical violation
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.
- 06BCritical violation
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
- 06CCritical violation
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 06FCritical violation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 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 REY TACOS inspection history
No prior comparable score. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | — | 27 | 6 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 23, 2026 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
Official location
EL REY TACOS on the map
Common questions
EL REY TACOS inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for EL REY TACOS?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 27 violation points.
When was EL REY TACOS last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 23, 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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