Latin American · New York City, NY

El Patron

53-09 106 Street

Last inspected Nov 22, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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A Grade

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Quick Answers

When was El Patron last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 22, 2025. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 10).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Jan 26, 2024 to Nov 22, 2025.
Has El Patron ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 26, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Nov 22, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 04APermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Nov 22, 2025 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jan 26, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 12 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 04APermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode 08CPests

Official Wording

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jan 26, 2024 · Original Source

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