Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
16
Last inspection
January 7, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 8
El Tamalito currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 7, 2026 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 16 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
January 7, 2026
- Date
- January 7, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 16
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jan 7, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 9, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Tamalito has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2024 and February 2023. Its latest score was 11, lower than its February 2023 score of 13.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
El Tamalito's latest score: 16
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Tamalito's current NYC health grade?
El Tamalito currently has a Z grade.
When was El Tamalito last inspected?
El Tamalito was last inspected on January 7, 2026.
What was El Tamalito's latest inspection score?
El Tamalito's latest inspection score was 16 points.
How many violations did El Tamalito have in its latest inspection?
El Tamalito had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is El Tamalito located?
El Tamalito is located at 531 East 138th Street in The Bronx, NY 10454.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50088490
Last updated: June 26, 2026