Taqueria 86

210 West 94 Street, Manhattan, NY 10025
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Taqueria 86 three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Taqueria 86 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Aug 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
78
Oct 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria 86 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria 86 on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria 86?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria 86.

How does Taqueria 86 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Taqueria 86 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Taqueria 86's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria 86 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria 86 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 Taqueria 86 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria 86 is inspected roughly once per year on average.