La Casa Del Taco

1329 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

La Casa Del Taco has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Jun 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: 10 violations last time, two this time.

When inspectors have written things up, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting La Casa Del Taco on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 26, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

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

Apr 21, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

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

02B

02G

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

10C

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

10F

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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Casa Del Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Casa Del Taco on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Casa Del Taco?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Casa Del Taco.

How does La Casa Del Taco compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

La Casa Del Taco most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has La Casa Del Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Casa Del Taco have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about 10 previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Casa Del 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.

Nearby Restaurants

Andiamo Cafe

1326 Saint Nicholas Avenue

Score: 82 — Low Risk

Little Caesars

1332 Saint Nicholas Avenue

Score: 78 — Low Risk

El Nuevo Capri Restaurant

1340 Saint Nicholas Avenue

Score: 78 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Manhattan → Mexican / Latin restaurants in NYC → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Manhattan