El Toro Mexican Grill

69 New Street, Manhattan, NY 10004
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at El Toro Mexican Grill stretching back to 2023. El Toro Mexican Grill was last inspected on Jan 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Sep 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
90
Apr 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Toro Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Toro Mexican Grill on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Toro Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at El Toro Mexican Grill.

How does El Toro Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

El Toro Mexican Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has El Toro Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at El Toro Mexican Grill have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Toro Mexican Grill 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 Toro Mexican Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Toro Mexican Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.