Grade AMexican

El Jefe Cantina Sports Bar

186 DYCKMAN STREET, Manhattan, 10040

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Aug 26, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Aug 26, 2025

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

    Critical
  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

  • 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.

  • A 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Aug 26, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (1 critical)
Apr 18, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (4 critical)

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 19 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
  • 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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