El Diablito Taqueria

60 East 3 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited El Diablito Taqueria four times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

06D

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

Jul 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

10B

Feb 24, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Dec 8, 2022

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

10F

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

“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.

20-04

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Diablito Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Diablito Taqueria on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Diablito Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Diablito Taqueria.

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

El Diablito Taqueria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Diablito 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 Diablito Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Diablito Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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