American · 1966 3 Avenue · Manhattan 10029
B Grade B posted 2026-04-13. The most recent inspection (2026-08-03) scored 3 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-08-03 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection · Violations were cited · score 3
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 10F | 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. | — |
2026-04-13 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 16 B
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 06C | Food, 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 |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 10H | Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device. | — |
2026-04-13 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 18-11 | Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection | — |
2025-10-06 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 39
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04E | Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur. | Critical |
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 06B | Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area. | Critical |
| 06C | Food, 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 |
| 06F | Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 09A | Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE | Critical |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2026-04-13, 2025-10-06
No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).
1 open HPD violations — 1 class C
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Other restaurants at this address: Taqueria Al Pastor.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
1966 3 Avenue