Grade AMexican

Hot Jalapeno

219 EAST 116 STREET, Manhattan, 10029

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · New York City health department

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.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
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.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jun 16, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (1 critical)
Dec 17, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)
Apr 18, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	7 (4 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

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