El Churro Health Inspection Grade
Coffee/tea · 175 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
October 23, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 2
El Churro currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 23, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 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.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
October 23, 2025
- Date
- October 23, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Oct 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 12, 2022
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Churro has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: October 2025 and May 2024. Its latest score remained 12 in both inspections.
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 Churro's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Churro's current NYC health grade?
El Churro currently has a A grade.
When was El Churro last inspected?
El Churro was last inspected on October 23, 2025.
What was El Churro's latest inspection score?
El Churro's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did El Churro have in its latest inspection?
El Churro had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is El Churro located?
El Churro is located at 175 East Houston Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
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: 50130194
Last updated: July 3, 2026