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El Fish

Mexican · 153 Amsterdam Avenue · Manhattan 10023

Not yet graded

Inspection history

2026-04-09 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 20 Not yet graded

CodeDescriptionCritical
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
09BThawing procedure improper.—
10AToilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.—
10DMechanical 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.—
10FNon-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.—

2024-04-25 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 22

CodeDescriptionCritical
04CFood worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.Critical
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Critical
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.—

At this address

GRADE B

15 open HPD violations — 10 class C

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3 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 3 restaurants
5 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Protection, Food Spoiled, Food Worker Hygiene), shared by 3 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: Old John's Diner, Wok City.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

153 Amsterdam Avenue

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