El Nuevo Capri II Restaurant

1497 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 6, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at El Nuevo Capri II Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. On May 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so El Nuevo Capri II Restaurant trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 6, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

04H

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

06D

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Feb 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Jul 10, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

10F

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

08A

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Nuevo Capri II Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Nuevo Capri II Restaurant on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Nuevo Capri II Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Nuevo Capri II Restaurant.

How does El Nuevo Capri II Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

El Nuevo Capri II Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has El Nuevo Capri II Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Nuevo Capri II Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Nuevo Capri II Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is El Nuevo Capri II Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Nuevo Capri II Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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