What is EL Cartel's health inspection score?

EL Cartel has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Cartel last inspected?

EL Cartel was last inspected on January 17, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Cartel have?

EL Cartel has 2 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Cartel safe to eat at?

Yes, EL Cartel has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does EL Cartel serve?

EL Cartel serves Latin American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Cartel

Name: EL Cartel
Address: 2542 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, Bronx, 10461
Rating: 90

2542 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, Bronx

Last Inspected: 1/17/2026

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Latin American•Bronx

Ranked #995 of 1000 in BronxBetter than 96% of latin american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Jan 17, 2026

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2542 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10461

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

Jan 26

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

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.−5
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.−5

Base deductions−10 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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