Taco Bell Cantina

58A Fulton Street, Manhattan, NY 10038

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Taco Bell Cantina, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 19, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

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 puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

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

Feb 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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10F

May 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Jun 8, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell Cantina on file is from Nov 19, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell Cantina?

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 Taco Bell Cantina.

How does Taco Bell Cantina compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Taco Bell Cantina most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Taco Bell Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell Cantina have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell Cantina 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 Taco Bell Cantina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell Cantina is inspected around two times per year on average.

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