El Encanto Mexicano

185 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, El Encanto Mexicano has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 28, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Staten Island restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70
Feb 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Sep 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
74
Apr 11, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Apr 3, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Encanto Mexicano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Encanto Mexicano on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Encanto Mexicano?

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 Encanto Mexicano.

How does El Encanto Mexicano compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

El Encanto Mexicano most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has El Encanto Mexicano's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Encanto Mexicano have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Encanto Mexicano means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is El Encanto Mexicano inspected?

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