El-Taco

1452 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. The most recent visit was on Dec 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El-Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El-Taco on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does El-Taco compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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