El Valle 46

46 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at El Valle 46, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting El Valle 46 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
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
Jun 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
58
Feb 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Valle 46 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Valle 46 on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Valle 46?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Valle 46.

How does El Valle 46 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

El Valle 46 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has El Valle 46's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Valle 46 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 Valle 46 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 Valle 46 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Valle 46 is inspected around two times per year on average.