Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
24
Last inspection
October 20, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
20 / 4
Taco Mahal currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 20, 2025 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 24 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Latest Inspection Details
October 20, 2025
- Date
- October 20, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 24
- Critical points
- 20
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Oct 20, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 20, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 21, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 17, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taco Mahal's most recent graded inspection in October 2025 was a B, after a C in August 2024.
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.
Taco Mahal's latest score: 24
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taco Mahal's current NYC health grade?
Taco Mahal currently has a B grade.
When was Taco Mahal last inspected?
Taco Mahal was last inspected on October 20, 2025.
What was Taco Mahal's latest inspection score?
Taco Mahal's latest inspection score was 24 points.
How many violations did Taco Mahal have in its latest inspection?
Taco Mahal had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Taco Mahal located?
Taco Mahal is located at 73 7th Avenue South in Manhattan, NY 10014.
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: 50049655
Last updated: June 26, 2026