Taco Hut

1884 Park Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Taco Hut has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Taco Hut scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

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

Jul 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

02B

Feb 13, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

02B

10B

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Dec 5, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

06D

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

02B

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Hut last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Hut on file is from Jan 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Hut?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Hut.

How does Taco Hut compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Taco Hut's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Hut have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Hut 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 Hut inspected?

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

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