Junior's Tacos

253257 Sherman Avenue, Manhattan, NY

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Junior's Tacos has been inspected three times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 12, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Junior's Tacos is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Feb 8, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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10F

Jun 1, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20D

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted

15F7

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Junior's Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Junior's Tacos on file is from Sep 12, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Junior's Tacos?

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 Junior's Tacos.

How does Junior's Tacos compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Junior's Tacos most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Junior's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Junior's Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Junior's 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 Junior's Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Junior's Tacos is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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