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El Born

651 Manhattan Avenue

Last inspected Sep 25, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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A Grade

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Quick Answers

When was El Born last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 25, 2025. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 7).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Mar 22, 2024 to Sep 25, 2025.
Has El Born ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 22, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Sep 25, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 7 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 09BFood temperature

Official Wording

Thawing procedure improper.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 10GCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Mar 22, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 05DHandwashing

Official Wording

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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