Taco Inn

1495 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Taco Inn stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, three this time.

Food contact surface not properly washed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

06D

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

Jan 25, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

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Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

06F

Jul 28, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

04L

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 Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Inn on file is from Jan 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Inn?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Taco Inn.

How does Taco Inn compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Taco Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Inn 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 Inn 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 Inn inspected?

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

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