El Cibao Restaurant
1574 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan, 10040
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 14, 2026
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×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.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 46 rodent inspections on record, 21 finding rat activity.
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