El MacO Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Spanish · 572 East 169th Street, The Bronx, NY 10456
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
43
Last inspection
June 8, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
37 / 6
El MacO Restaurant currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 8, 2026 found 9 violations, including 6 critical violations, for a total score of 43 points.
Latest Violations
6 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
- 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
June 8, 2026
- Date
- June 8, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 43
- Critical points
- 37
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 9 (6 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jun 8, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 29, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El MacO Restaurant 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 MacO Restaurant's latest score: 43
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El MacO Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
El MacO Restaurant currently has a Z grade.
When was El MacO Restaurant last inspected?
El MacO Restaurant was last inspected on June 8, 2026.
What was El MacO Restaurant's latest inspection score?
El MacO Restaurant's latest inspection score was 43 points.
How many violations did El MacO Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
El MacO Restaurant had 9 violations in its latest inspection, including 6 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is El MacO Restaurant located?
El MacO Restaurant is located at 572 East 169th Street in The Bronx, NY 10456.
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: 50171030
Last updated: July 3, 2026