El Nuevo Patio

1388 Edward L Grant Highway, Bronx, NY 10452

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at El Nuevo Patio, the earliest from 2022. El Nuevo Patio was last inspected on Jun 5, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so El Nuevo Patio is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Apr 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 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

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

04M

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

02B

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

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

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

08A

10F

Jan 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

10B

Nov 16, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

10F

10B

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

08C

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Aug 22, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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 is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

04H

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Nuevo Patio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Nuevo Patio on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Nuevo Patio?

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

How does El Nuevo Patio compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

El Nuevo Patio most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has El Nuevo Patio's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Nuevo Patio 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 Nuevo Patio inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Nuevo Patio is inspected around two times per year on average.

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