Taqueria on Tenth

10Th Ave, Manhattan, NY 10001

American

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Taqueria on Tenth, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

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

Taqueria on Tenth's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor 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

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

Dec 4, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

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

10A

10F

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

10G

May 31, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria on Tenth last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria on Tenth on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria on Tenth?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria on Tenth.

How does Taqueria on Tenth compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Taqueria on Tenth most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Taqueria on Tenth's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria on Tenth 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 on Tenth inspected?

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

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