Taqueria Guadalupe

1743 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Taqueria Guadalupe three times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Taqueria Guadalupe on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
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
70
Jan 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Oct 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Guadalupe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Guadalupe on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Guadalupe?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Guadalupe.

How does Taqueria Guadalupe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Taqueria Guadalupe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Guadalupe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Guadalupe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.