El Cartel Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 2542 East Tremont Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10461
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
4
Last inspection
January 17, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 4
El Cartel currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 17, 2026 found 2 violations, for a total score of 4 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 2 non-critical
Non-Critical
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 17, 2026
- Date
- January 17, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 4
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 2 (0 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Jan 17, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Cartel does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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 Cartel's latest score: 4
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Cartel's current NYC health grade?
El Cartel currently has a N grade.
When was El Cartel last inspected?
El Cartel was last inspected on January 17, 2026.
What was El Cartel's latest inspection score?
El Cartel's latest inspection score was 4 points.
How many violations did El Cartel have in its latest inspection?
El Cartel had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is El Cartel located?
El Cartel is located at 2542 East Tremont Avenue in The Bronx, NY 10461.
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: 50179407
Last updated: July 3, 2026