El Cabron Taqueria

23 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, El Cabron Taqueria has three inspections in the public record. El Cabron Taqueria was last inspected on Nov 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

El Cabron Taqueria's latest score of 86 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Jul 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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.

06C

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

Apr 25, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Cabron Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Cabron Taqueria on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does El Cabron Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

El Cabron Taqueria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has El Cabron Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Cabron Taqueria 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 Taqueria 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 Taqueria inspected?

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

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