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Empellon Al Pastor

132 Saint Marks Place, Manhattan, NY 10009
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Empellon Al Pastor has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus three before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Empellon Al Pastor is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
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
Apr 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Apr 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations.
View 5 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04F
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
47
Apr 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empellon Al Pastor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empellon Al Pastor on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Empellon Al Pastor?

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 Empellon Al Pastor.

How does Empellon Al Pastor compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Empellon Al Pastor most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Empellon Al Pastor's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Empellon Al Pastor have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Empellon Al Pastor 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 Empellon Al Pastor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Empellon Al Pastor is inspected around three times per year on average.

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