Taza Cafe & Deli

350 Park Avenue South, Manhattan, NY 10010

American

Last inspected: May 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Taza Cafe & Deli stretching back to 2022. On May 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

Jan 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

10F

Jan 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 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

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Sep 12, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taza Cafe & Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taza Cafe & Deli on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taza Cafe & Deli?

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 Taza Cafe & Deli.

How does Taza Cafe & Deli compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Taza Cafe & Deli most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Taza Cafe & Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taza Cafe & Deli have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taza Cafe & Deli 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 Taza Cafe & Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taza Cafe & Deli is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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