El Greco
201 EAST 125 STREET, Manhattan, 10035
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 22, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 22, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalA paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Grade B | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 9 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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