Tacos Cuautla Morelos

438 East 9 Street, Manhattan, NY 10009
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Tacos Cuautla Morelos three times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 14, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
May 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Jan 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Cuautla Morelos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Cuautla Morelos on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos Cuautla Morelos?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos Cuautla Morelos.

How does Tacos Cuautla Morelos compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Tacos Cuautla Morelos most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Tacos Cuautla Morelos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tacos Cuautla Morelos have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tacos Cuautla Morelos 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 Tacos Cuautla Morelos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Cuautla Morelos is inspected roughly once per year on average.