Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
May 27, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 7
Xo Taste currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 27, 2025 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 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.
Non-Critical
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Latest Inspection Details
May 27, 2025
- Date
- May 27, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
7 inspections
May 27, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 1, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 15, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Sep 14, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
Sep 8, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Jul 18, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Xo Taste's most recent graded inspection in May 2025 was a A, after a C in January 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.
Xo Taste's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xo Taste's current NYC health grade?
Xo Taste currently has a A grade.
When was Xo Taste last inspected?
Xo Taste was last inspected on May 27, 2025.
What was Xo Taste's latest inspection score?
Xo Taste's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Xo Taste have in its latest inspection?
Xo Taste had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Xo Taste located?
Xo Taste is located at 41 Elizabeth Street in Manhattan, NY 10013.
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: 41600677
Last updated: June 26, 2026