Tamales Lupita

154B East 112 Street, Manhattan, NY 10029
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 13, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Tamales Lupita three times, with records going back to 2023. On May 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Tamales Lupita on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
Mar 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
82
May 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tamales Lupita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tamales Lupita on file is from May 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tamales Lupita?

Across the inspection record, “no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tamales Lupita.

How does Tamales Lupita compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Tamales Lupita's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tamales Lupita 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 Tamales Lupita inspected?

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