La Palapa Tacos

230 Park Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10169
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited La Palapa Tacos three times, with records going back to 2021. La Palapa Tacos was last inspected on Apr 16, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that La Palapa Tacos's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 16, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting La Palapa Tacos squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
Oct 31, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
82
Aug 23, 2021
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Palapa Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Palapa Tacos on file is from Apr 16, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Palapa Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Palapa Tacos.

How does La Palapa Tacos compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

La Palapa Tacos most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has La Palapa Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Palapa Tacos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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