Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
October 22, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 0
Essex Taqueria currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 22, 2025 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Latest Inspection Details
October 22, 2025
- Date
- October 22, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 5
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Oct 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 8, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Essex Taqueria has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: October 2025 and May 2024. Its latest score was 5, lower than its May 2024 score of 13.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Essex Taqueria's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Essex Taqueria's current NYC health grade?
Essex Taqueria currently has a A grade.
When was Essex Taqueria last inspected?
Essex Taqueria was last inspected on October 22, 2025.
What was Essex Taqueria's latest inspection score?
Essex Taqueria's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did Essex Taqueria have in its latest inspection?
Essex Taqueria had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Essex Taqueria located?
Essex Taqueria is located at 123 Essex Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50050022
Last updated: June 26, 2026