El Nuevo Taino Restaurant

2228 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged six inspections at El Nuevo Taino Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 17, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

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

El Nuevo Taino Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
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
78
Apr 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
32
Mar 26, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
90
Aug 17, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
47
Aug 3, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
“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
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Nuevo Taino Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Nuevo Taino Restaurant on file is from Dec 17, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Nuevo Taino Restaurant?

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

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

El Nuevo Taino Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at El Nuevo Taino Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Nuevo Taino Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.