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El Rey Tacos

Mexican · 1450 Broadway · Manhattan 10018

Not yet graded

Inspection history

2026-03-23 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 27 Not yet graded

CodeDescriptionCritical
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.Critical
06BTobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.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
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
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.—

2026-03-23 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
19-07Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.—

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1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 5 restaurants
3 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food, Food Worker Hygiene, Rodents/Insects/Garbage), shared by 5 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: All'antico Vinaio, Chop't, Madras Dosa CO, Paris Baguette.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1450 Broadway

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