Cocotazo

1590 Park Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Cocotazo is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Sep 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus four before.

The pattern that stands out is food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Cocotazo on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
82
Sep 27, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Food protection certificate not available for inspection
18-11
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cocotazo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cocotazo on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cocotazo?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cocotazo.

How does Cocotazo compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Cocotazo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cocotazo have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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