Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
27
Last inspection
March 23, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
24 / 3
El Rey Tacos currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 23, 2026 found 7 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 2 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.
- Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Latest Inspection Details
March 23, 2026
- Date
- March 23, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 24
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 7 (5 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Mar 23, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Rey Tacos 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 Rey Tacos's latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Rey Tacos's current NYC health grade?
El Rey Tacos currently has a N grade.
When was El Rey Tacos last inspected?
El Rey Tacos was last inspected on March 23, 2026.
What was El Rey Tacos's latest inspection score?
El Rey Tacos's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did El Rey Tacos have in its latest inspection?
El Rey Tacos had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is El Rey Tacos located?
El Rey Tacos is located at 1450 Broadway in Manhattan, NY 10018.
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: 50172144
Last updated: July 3, 2026