Gallego Seafood

217 E Tremont Ave, Manhattan, NY

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Gallego Seafood, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Sep 27, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

10F

Aug 7, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 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

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

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gallego Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gallego Seafood on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gallego Seafood?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gallego Seafood.

How does Gallego Seafood compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Gallego Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gallego Seafood have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gallego Seafood means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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