La Excelencia Empanadas Monumental

522 West 207 Street, Manhattan, NY 10034
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at La Excelencia Empanadas Monumental stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near three violations per visit.

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting La Excelencia Empanadas Monumental squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
78
May 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
67
Nov 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Excelencia Empanadas Monumental last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Excelencia Empanadas Monumental on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Excelencia Empanadas Monumental?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Excelencia Empanadas Monumental.

How does La Excelencia Empanadas Monumental compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

La Excelencia Empanadas Monumental most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has La Excelencia Empanadas Monumental's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at La Excelencia Empanadas Monumental have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Excelencia Empanadas Monumental 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 La Excelencia Empanadas Monumental inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Excelencia Empanadas Monumental is inspected around two times per year on average.