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Mexican · Mott Haven-Port Morris
EL TAMALITO health grade & inspection history
531 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, NY 10454
8 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 8, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 8, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 8, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
0Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 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.
- 10H
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Score trend
EL TAMALITO inspection history
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | A | 8 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 7, 2026 | B | 16 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Nov 25, 2025 | — | 72 | 9 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 25, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 29, 2024 | A | 11 | 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.
- 10FRecorded in 3 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.
- 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.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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 TAMALITO on the map
Common questions
EL TAMALITO inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for EL TAMALITO?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 8, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 8 violation points.
When was EL TAMALITO last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 8, 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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