Taco Recipes

23 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Taco Recipes, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been ““choking first aid” poster not posted”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2025

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

08A

Oct 5, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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

06F

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

09C

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

19-06

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

“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

Oct 13, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

20-04

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Recipes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Recipes on file is from Jan 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Recipes?

Across the inspection record, ““choking first aid” poster not posted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Recipes.

How does Taco Recipes compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Taco Recipes' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Recipes 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 Recipes inspected?

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

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