Tamal Express
70 WEST 183 STREET, 10453
Mexican
3472135856
AScore: 13
Last inspected: July 21, 2025
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Inspection History
July 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08BGarbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
May 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 47
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04FFood preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
05ASewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
May 1, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 11
06CFood, 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.
10FNon-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.
10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.