DELI EL CHAPINCITO

168 LEXINGTON AVENUE, New York City, NY 10016

Manhattan

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Current Score
43 / 100
Poor
As of Jan 29, 2026

Inspection History (1)

January 29, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
43
Poor

Violations (11)

  • Not Critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
  • Critical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
  • Critical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
  • Critical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  • Not Critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • Critical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  • Not Critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
  • Critical Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
  • Not 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.
  • Critical 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.
  • Critical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DELI EL CHAPINCITO clean?

DELI EL CHAPINCITO has a health inspection score of 43 out of 100, which is considered poor. The restaurant is located at 168 LEXINGTON AVENUE in the Manhattan neighborhood of San Francisco.

When was DELI EL CHAPINCITO last inspected?

DELI EL CHAPINCITO was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. The restaurant has been inspected 1 time total.

What do health inspection scores mean?

Health inspection scores range from 0-100. Scores of 90-100 are excellent, 70-89 are good, and below 70 need improvement. Inspectors check for food safety violations including proper food storage, cleanliness, and temperature control.