Taqueria El Cebollin
587 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD, Bronx, 10455
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 31, 2026
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 8 (4 critical) |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 11 (7 critical) |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 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.
- 15 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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