Tacombi

255 Bleecker Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Tacombi has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Tacombi's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
74
Oct 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. carbon monoxide (co) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
05B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Apr 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
74
May 11, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
09C
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacombi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacombi on file is from Feb 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacombi?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacombi.

How does Tacombi compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Tacombi most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Tacombi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacombi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tacombi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Tacombi inspected?

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