Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
July 14, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
El Mariachi currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 14, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 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.
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
July 14, 2025
- Date
- July 14, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jul 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 11, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 5, 2022
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Mariachi has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2025 and December 2023. Its latest score was 7, lower than its December 2023 score of 13.
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 Mariachi's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Mariachi's current NYC health grade?
El Mariachi currently has a A grade.
When was El Mariachi last inspected?
El Mariachi was last inspected on July 14, 2025.
What was El Mariachi's latest inspection score?
El Mariachi's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did El Mariachi have in its latest inspection?
El Mariachi had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is El Mariachi located?
El Mariachi is located at 602 Seneca Avenue in Queens, NY 11385.
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: 50119221
Last updated: July 3, 2026