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EL PASO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
64 EAST 97 STREET Manhattan NY 10029
Health Inspection: violations
Score: 19
Official health department data. Inspected 2026-01-06; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source
4 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-01-06), including 2 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2026-01-06: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 19. Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Critical: 04H — Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- Critical: 06C — 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.
- Not Critical: 10F — 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.
- Not Critical: 10G — Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.
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