El Encanto Mexicano

185 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, El Encanto Mexicano has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at one versus two before.

Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Staten Island sits at 75, putting El Encanto Mexicano on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Sep 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

06D

Apr 11, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Apr 3, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

10F

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Encanto Mexicano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Encanto Mexicano on file is from Feb 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Encanto Mexicano?

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 Encanto Mexicano.

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

El Encanto Mexicano most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at El Encanto Mexicano have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Encanto Mexicano 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 Encanto Mexicano inspected?

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

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