Tasca

505 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 1, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Tasca, the earliest from 2023. On May 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Tasca scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
74
May 23, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Aug 23, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tasca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tasca on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tasca?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tasca.

How does Tasca compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Tasca's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tasca 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 Tasca inspected?

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