Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
July 21, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Tamal Express currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 21, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
Latest Inspection Details
July 21, 2025
- Date
- July 21, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jul 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 27, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Tamal Express has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2025 and May 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its May 2024 score of 11.
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.
Tamal Express's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tamal Express's current NYC health grade?
Tamal Express currently has a A grade.
When was Tamal Express last inspected?
Tamal Express was last inspected on July 21, 2025.
What was Tamal Express's latest inspection score?
Tamal Express's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Tamal Express have in its latest inspection?
Tamal Express had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Tamal Express located?
Tamal Express is located at 70 West 183rd Street in The Bronx, NY 10453.
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: 50131730
Last updated: July 3, 2026