SE
SafeEats
CLEAN RECORD

EL TAMALITO

531 EAST 138 STREET, New York, NY 10454/Mexican

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

84/100

Inspections

3

Last Inspected

Jan 2026

Critical

7

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

14 total

pest
536%
contamination
429%
hygiene
214%
other
17%
temperature
17%
facility
17%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

CriticalPest

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Code 04L

MinorPest

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Code 08A

MinorContamination

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.

Code 10F

MinorContamination

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Code 09C

Nearby

More in New York

LEVY AT JAVITS CENTER- 3411 GARDEN MARKET/MARKETPLACE

655 WEST 34 STREET, New York, NY

/American
6mo agostale

JAKE'S

655 WEST 34 STREET, New York, NY

/American
6mo agostale

TASTE NY BISTRO

655 WEST 34 STREET, New York, NY

/Sandwiches/Salads/Mixed Buffet
6mo agostale

FULL BAR (EVENT BASED)

655 WEST 34 STREET, New York, NY

/American
6mo agostale

MALIBU FARM

89 SOUTH STREET, New York, NY

/American
5mo ago

NAMI NORI

33 CARMINE STREET, New York, NY

/Japanese
5mo ago
See all restaurants in New York

Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.