Taqueria Diana

129 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Taqueria Diana has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 20, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: four violations versus two before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-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

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

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

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Jun 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

03I

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

28-03

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Feb 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Jun 13, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.

05D

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

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

Current letter grade sign not posted.

20F

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Diana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Diana on file is from Aug 20, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Diana?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Diana.

How does Taqueria Diana compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Taqueria Diana's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Diana have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Diana 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 Taqueria Diana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Diana is inspected around two times per year on average.

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