El Sancho Mexican Torteria

142 Avenue U, Bronx, NY
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

El Sancho Mexican Torteria has been inspected three times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so El Sancho Mexican Torteria trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
“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
55
Aug 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Feb 8, 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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Sancho Mexican Torteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Sancho Mexican Torteria on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Sancho Mexican Torteria?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Sancho Mexican Torteria.

How does El Sancho Mexican Torteria compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

El Sancho Mexican Torteria most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has El Sancho Mexican Torteria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Sancho Mexican Torteria have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Sancho Mexican Torteria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is El Sancho Mexican Torteria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Sancho Mexican Torteria is inspected around two times per year on average.