El Coco

202 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

El Coco appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Across the inspection history, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Jun 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
82
May 25, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20D
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20A
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Coco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Coco on file is from Jan 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Coco?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Coco.

How does El Coco compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

El Coco most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has El Coco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Coco have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Coco 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 Coco inspected?

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