El Patio De Fela

2253 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

El Patio De Fela appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, two this time.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
82
Aug 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
74
Oct 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Patio De Fela last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Patio De Fela on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Patio De Fela?

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 Patio De Fela.

How does El Patio De Fela compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

El Patio De Fela most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has El Patio De Fela's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Patio De Fela have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Patio De Fela 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 Patio De Fela inspected?

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