Taco Bell

24 East 23 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Taco Bell appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with three violations after four on the prior visit.

Looking across the full record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. Pulling back, the record reflects steady performance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

08A

Oct 17, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 5 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

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

06D

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Nov 1, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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

02B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Taco Bell most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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