El Kallejon Botanas

209 East 117 Street, Manhattan, NY 10035
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, El Kallejon Botanas has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so El Kallejon Botanas is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
Feb 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Jul 5, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Food protection certificate not available for inspection
18-11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Kallejon Botanas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Kallejon Botanas on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Kallejon Botanas?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Kallejon Botanas.

How does El Kallejon Botanas compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has El Kallejon Botanas' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Kallejon Botanas 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 Kallejon Botanas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Kallejon Botanas is inspected about once every two years on average.