Current Grade
Current grade
C
Latest score
30
Last inspection
April 29, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 8
Taboo Lounge currently has a C grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 29, 2025 found 6 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 30 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Non-Critical
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
April 29, 2025
- Date
- April 29, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- C
- Score
- 30
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 6 (3 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Apr 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 17, 2024
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 19, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 19, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taboo Lounge's most recent graded inspection in April 2025 was a C, after a B in April 2023.
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.
Taboo Lounge's latest score: 30
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taboo Lounge's current NYC health grade?
Taboo Lounge currently has a C grade.
When was Taboo Lounge last inspected?
Taboo Lounge was last inspected on April 29, 2025.
What was Taboo Lounge's latest inspection score?
Taboo Lounge's latest inspection score was 30 points.
How many violations did Taboo Lounge have in its latest inspection?
Taboo Lounge had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Taboo Lounge located?
Taboo Lounge is located at 408 8th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10001.
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: 41715661
Last updated: June 26, 2026