El Puerto
511 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan, 10027
Should you eat here?
The latest inspection was 1 year ago — conditions may have changed. Grade A at that time, with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Feb 13, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 13, 2025
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
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Jan 4, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| May 16, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 45 rodent inspections on record, 10 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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