Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
January 15, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 5
Taco Recipes currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 15, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Latest Inspection Details
January 15, 2025
- Date
- January 15, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 5, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 13, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taco Recipes has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2025 and October 2023. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its October 2023 score of 10.
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 Recipes's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taco Recipes's current NYC health grade?
Taco Recipes currently has a A grade.
When was Taco Recipes last inspected?
Taco Recipes was last inspected on January 15, 2025.
What was Taco Recipes's latest inspection score?
Taco Recipes's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Taco Recipes have in its latest inspection?
Taco Recipes had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Taco Recipes located?
Taco Recipes is located at 23 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: 50035857
Last updated: June 26, 2026