Taco Bell Cantina

500 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Taco Bell Cantina has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The latest visit found one violation, down from two violations the time before.

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

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Taco Bell Cantina is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Nov 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

10F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Aug 8, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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 three 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 two 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 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell Cantina have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

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 roughly once per year on average.

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