Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
20
Last inspection
April 9, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 8
El Fish currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 9, 2026 found 6 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 20 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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
- Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
- 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.
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
- Thawing procedure improper.
Latest Inspection Details
April 9, 2026
- Date
- April 9, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 20
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 6 (2 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Apr 9, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 25, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Fish 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 Fish's latest score: 20
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Fish's current NYC health grade?
El Fish currently has a N grade.
When was El Fish last inspected?
El Fish was last inspected on April 9, 2026.
What was El Fish's latest inspection score?
El Fish's latest inspection score was 20 points.
How many violations did El Fish have in its latest inspection?
El Fish had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is El Fish located?
El Fish is located at 153 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10023.
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: 50128007
Last updated: July 3, 2026