Taim

64 West 22 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Taim has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Taim was last inspected on Jan 30, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

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

Taim's latest score of 70 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

Oct 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 3 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

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

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

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

Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.

19-07

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

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

May 2, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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

02B

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

Mar 2, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

06A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taim last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taim on file is from Jan 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taim?

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

How does Taim compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Taim most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Taim's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taim have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taim 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 Taim inspected?

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

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