El Cabron Tacos and Mariscos

25 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, El Cabron Tacos and Mariscos has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so El Cabron Tacos and Mariscos is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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.
10F
82
May 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
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.
10F
78
Jun 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Cabron Tacos and Mariscos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Cabron Tacos and Mariscos on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Cabron Tacos and Mariscos?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Cabron Tacos and Mariscos.

How does El Cabron Tacos and Mariscos compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

El Cabron Tacos and Mariscos most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has El Cabron Tacos and Mariscos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Cabron Tacos and Mariscos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Cabron Tacos and Mariscos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Cabron Tacos and Mariscos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Cabron Tacos and Mariscos is inspected roughly once per year on average.