Dos Toros

119 West 40 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Dos Toros has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 19, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The last inspection found five violations, up from four the time before.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Dos Toros's latest score of 70 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
70
Jul 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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.
10B
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
61
Apr 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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.
10B
90
Mar 23, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dos Toros last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dos Toros on file is from Dec 19, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dos Toros?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dos Toros.

How does Dos Toros compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Dos Toros most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Dos Toros's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dos Toros have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dos Toros means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Dos Toros inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dos Toros is inspected roughly once per year on average.