El Tio Mexican Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Mexican · 415 East 138th Street, The Bronx, NY 10454
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
April 9, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
El Tio Mexican Restaurant currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 9, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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
April 9, 2025
- Date
- April 9, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Apr 9, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Tio Mexican Restaurant received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in April 2025 with a score of 12.
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 Tio Mexican Restaurant's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Tio Mexican Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
El Tio Mexican Restaurant currently has a A grade.
When was El Tio Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
El Tio Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on April 9, 2025.
What was El Tio Mexican Restaurant's latest inspection score?
El Tio Mexican Restaurant's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did El Tio Mexican Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
El Tio Mexican Restaurant had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is El Tio Mexican Restaurant located?
El Tio Mexican Restaurant is located at 415 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: 50161077
Last updated: July 3, 2026