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Taqueria Emilio

563 West 207 Street, Manhattan, NY 10034
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records show four inspections at Taqueria Emilio stretching back to 2023. Taqueria Emilio was last inspected on Oct 21, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to three.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Taqueria Emilio trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
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
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
64
Jul 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
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
47
Mar 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
82
Dec 19, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
35

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Emilio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Emilio on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Emilio?

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 Taqueria Emilio.

How does Taqueria Emilio compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Taqueria Emilio most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Taqueria Emilio's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Emilio have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Emilio 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 Emilio inspected?

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

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