Empellon

230 West 4 Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 14, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Empellon has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Empellon was last inspected on Jun 14, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, tobacco or electronic cigarette use is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Empellon on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
82
Sep 27, 2022
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
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 Empellon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empellon on file is from Jun 14, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Empellon?

Across the inspection record, tobacco or electronic cigarette use has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Empellon.

How does Empellon compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Empellon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Empellon 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 Empellon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.