Empellon Al Pastor
132 SAINT MARKS PLACE, Manhattan, 10009
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Oct 21, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Oct 21, 2025
A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (5 critical) |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / 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×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.
- 81 rodent inspections on record, 19 finding rat activity.
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