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Mexican · Midtown-Times Square
EMPELLON health grade & inspection history
510 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022
20 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Dec 14, 2023). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Sep 9, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Sep 9, 2025Inspection date
4Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04NCritical violation
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
Score trend
EMPELLON inspection history
15 more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2025 | — | 20 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 14, 2023 | A | 5 | 1 | 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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Official location
EMPELLON on the map
Common questions
EMPELLON inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for EMPELLON?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Dec 14, 2023. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 20 violation points.
When was EMPELLON last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Sep 9, 2025.
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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