El Puma inspected for food permit at 828 Madison Avenue
Rule Changes New York, NY localEl Puma passes pre-permit health inspection with Grade A at 828 Madison Avenue
Overview
El Puma received a Grade A on its October 5 pre-permit health inspection at 828 Madison Avenue, scoring 2 points with one critical violation. The violation concerned a food contact surface that was improperly constructed.
The passing inspection clears the way for the city to issue a food service permit. Under city rules, a business can open 22 days after applying, pending the inspection outcome.
Why it matters
The inspection determines whether El Puma gets a food service permit to operate at 828 Madison Avenue.
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Organizations Involved
Food service establishment seeking a permit to operate at 828 Madison Avenue, serving New American cuisine.
Food service establishment city records show at 828 Madison Avenue, last inspected March 5, 2026.
Timeline
March 2026 October 2026
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El Puma pre-permit inspection filed
Latest InspectionNYC health department records a pre-permit inspection for El Puma, listed as New American cuisine.
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El Puma receives Grade A on pre-permit inspection
InspectionNYC health inspection scored El Puma at 2 points with one critical violation, earning a Grade A on its pre-permit inspection.
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Hironi last inspected at 828 Madison Avenue
InspectionCity records show Hironi's most recent inspection at the address.
Scenarios
El Puma passes inspection, gets food permit
Discussed by: NYC DOHMH inspection records
If the October 5 inspection finds no violations, the health department issues the permit. El Puma can then operate at 828 Madison Avenue with a standard food service permit.
El Puma fails inspection, faces re-inspection
Discussed by: NYC DOHMH inspection records
If inspectors find violations, El Puma gets a list of fixes and must schedule another inspection. The permit is held until the re-inspection passes.
El Puma abandons permit application
Discussed by: NYC DOHMH inspection records
If El Puma does not complete the process, no permit is issued and no further inspections appear in city records. The business would not operate under a city food service permit at this address.