Factory Tamal

63 East 4 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Factory Tamal appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 24, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

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

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

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Apr 3, 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
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
Nov 23, 2021
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
09C
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Factory Tamal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Factory Tamal on file is from Oct 24, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Factory Tamal?

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 Factory Tamal.

How does Factory Tamal compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Factory Tamal most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Factory Tamal's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Factory Tamal have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Factory Tamal 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 Factory Tamal inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Factory Tamal is inspected roughly once per year on average.