El Chiltepin

2148 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Bronx restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
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
78
Jan 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Chiltepin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Chiltepin on file is from Apr 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Chiltepin?

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

How does El Chiltepin compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

El Chiltepin most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has El Chiltepin's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Chiltepin have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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