El Manaba
341 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Queens, 11385
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 2, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
CriticalA 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 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.
- 43 rodent inspections on record, 17 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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