El Vez

259 Vesey Street, Manhattan, NY 10282
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, El Vez has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 11, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
May 17, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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 30, 2022
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Vez last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Vez on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Vez?

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 Vez.

How does El Vez compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has El Vez's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Vez have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Vez 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 Vez inspected?

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