El Greco

201 East 125 Street, Manhattan, NY 10035
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at El Greco, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Looking across the full record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting El Greco on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
70
Sep 26, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
64
Aug 8, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Greco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Greco on file is from Apr 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Greco?

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 Greco.

How does El Greco compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

El Greco most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has El Greco's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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