El Manaba

341 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at El Manaba stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting El Manaba on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Oct 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Apr 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
67
Mar 30, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Thawing procedures improper.
09B
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Manaba last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Manaba on file is from Jan 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Manaba?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Manaba.

How does El Manaba compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Manaba most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has El Manaba's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Manaba have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Manaba 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 Manaba inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Manaba is inspected roughly once per year on average.