Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
46
Last inspection
November 28, 2023
Critical / non-critical points
46 / 0
El Pambazo currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 28, 2023 found 3 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 46 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 0 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.
- Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Latest Inspection Details
November 28, 2023
- Date
- November 28, 2023
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 46
- Critical points
- 46
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 3 (3 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Nov 28, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Pambazo 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 Pambazo's latest score: 46
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Pambazo's current NYC health grade?
El Pambazo currently has a N grade.
When was El Pambazo last inspected?
El Pambazo was last inspected on November 28, 2023.
What was El Pambazo's latest inspection score?
El Pambazo's latest inspection score was 46 points.
How many violations did El Pambazo have in its latest inspection?
El Pambazo had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is El Pambazo located?
El Pambazo is located at 42 West 42nd Street in Manhattan, NY 10036.
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: 50126737
Last updated: July 3, 2026