Tao Downtown Health Inspection Grade
Asian/asian Fusion · 92 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
17
Last inspection
April 30, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
15 / 2
Tao Downtown currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 30, 2026 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 17 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Non-Critical
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Latest Inspection Details
April 30, 2026
- Date
- April 30, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 17
- Critical points
- 15
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Apr 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Grade Trend
Tao Downtown does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Tao Downtown's latest score: 17
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tao Downtown's current NYC health grade?
Tao Downtown currently has a N grade.
When was Tao Downtown last inspected?
Tao Downtown was last inspected on April 30, 2026.
What was Tao Downtown's latest inspection score?
Tao Downtown's latest inspection score was 17 points.
How many violations did Tao Downtown have in its latest inspection?
Tao Downtown had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Tao Downtown located?
Tao Downtown is located at 92 9th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10011.
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: 50002692
Last updated: June 26, 2026