Bakery Products/Desserts · Mott Haven-Port Morris
MORA BAKERY
534 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, NY 10454
Latest inspection: Grade A
A
Latest inspection: Grade A 8 points · Jul 8, 2026
Mexican · Mott Haven-Port Morris
EL TAMALITO health grade & inspection history
531 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, NY 10454
8
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 72% of comparable Bronx inspections Local context 4 points below the local median
Score and Grade A from the latest comparable inspection on Jul 8, 2026.
About the restaurant
What to know about EL TAMALITO
El Tamalito is a Mexican restaurant in Mott Haven-Port Morris, Bronx, serving flavorful, traditional-style fare in a casual neighborhood setting. Its menu is suited to a quick meal or takeaway, with a fast-paced format and a focus on consistent Mexican cooking. This profile also lets readers check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 8, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
0Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 10B
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.
- 10F
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.
- 10H
Single 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.
Score trend
EL TAMALITO inspection history
8 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.
| Date | Assigned grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | A | 8 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 7, 2026 | B | 16 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Not assigned | 72 | 9 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Not assigned | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 29, 2024 | A | 11 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 02HRecorded in 2 inspections
After 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.
Official location
EL TAMALITO on the map
Common questions
EL TAMALITO inspection FAQ
What NYC health grade is listed for EL TAMALITO?
The latest comparable inspection received Grade A with 8 violation points on Jul 8, 2026.
When was EL TAMALITO last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 8, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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