La Placita Taqueria & Caffe
The health department has logged three inspections at La Placita Taqueria & Caffe, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from two to four between inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Placita Taqueria & Caffe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Placita Taqueria & Caffe on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Placita Taqueria & Caffe?
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 La Placita Taqueria & Caffe.
How does La Placita Taqueria & Caffe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
La Placita Taqueria & Caffe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has La Placita Taqueria & Caffe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Placita Taqueria & Caffe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Placita Taqueria & Caffe 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 La Placita Taqueria & Caffe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Placita Taqueria & Caffe is inspected around two times per year on average.