Deli el Chapincito Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 168 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
34
Last inspection
May 19, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
31 / 3
Deli el Chapincito currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 19, 2026 found 5 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 34 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 19, 2026
- Date
- May 19, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 34
- Critical points
- 31
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 5 (4 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
May 19, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 26, 2026
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 13, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 25, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 17, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Deli el Chapincito received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in November 2024 with a score of 27.
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.
Deli el Chapincito's latest score: 34
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deli el Chapincito's current NYC health grade?
Deli el Chapincito does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Deli el Chapincito last inspected?
Deli el Chapincito was last inspected on May 19, 2026.
What was Deli el Chapincito's latest inspection score?
Deli el Chapincito's latest inspection score was 34 points.
How many violations did Deli el Chapincito have in its latest inspection?
Deli el Chapincito had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Deli el Chapincito located?
Deli el Chapincito is located at 168 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10016.
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: 50152363
Last updated: July 3, 2026