Birria Les Tacos

34.5 Saint Marks Pl, Manhattan, NY

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Birria Les Tacos three times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 26, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Apr 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Nov 1, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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.

02H

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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.

10F

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Birria Les Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Birria Les Tacos on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Birria Les Tacos compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Birria Les Tacos most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Birria Les Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Birria Les Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Birria Les Tacos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Birria Les Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Birria Les Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.

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