El Quijote / Lobby Bar At The Hotel Chelsea
226 WEST 23 STREET, 10011
Spanish
2124831010
NScore: 23
Last inspected: September 8, 2026
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Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
September 8, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 23
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
02HAfter cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
19-02Organics containers not labeled
September 8, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
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02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
02HAfter cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
19-02Organics containers not labeled
November 28, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.