El Milagro Restaurant and Grill

209 East 116 Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

El Milagro Restaurant and Grill has been inspected three times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after six on the prior visit.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so El Milagro Restaurant and Grill is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Dec 5, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

04M

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

10F

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Nov 9, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

View 3 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Milagro Restaurant and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Milagro Restaurant and Grill on file is from Feb 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Milagro Restaurant and Grill?

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 Milagro Restaurant and Grill.

How does El Milagro Restaurant and Grill compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

El Milagro Restaurant and Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has El Milagro Restaurant and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Milagro Restaurant and Grill have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Milagro Restaurant and Grill 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 Milagro Restaurant and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Milagro Restaurant and Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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