Oyamel

501 West 30 Street, Manhattan, NY 10001
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Oyamel stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, showing up three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Jul 30, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Apr 9, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oyamel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oyamel on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oyamel?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Oyamel.

How does Oyamel compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Oyamel most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Oyamel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oyamel have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Oyamel 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 Oyamel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Oyamel is inspected around two times per year on average.