Grade BMexicanNo recent inspection

El Camion Cantina

194 AVENUE A, Manhattan, 10009

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Feb 18, 2025 · New York City health department

Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Critical
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Feb 18, 2025	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	5 (2 critical)
Jul 1, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	7 (4 critical)
Mar 19, 2024	Grade Pending	Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection	1
Mar 8, 2023	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	7 (4 critical)
Sep 7, 2022	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	11 (7 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
3×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

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