TABOO LOUNGE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 29, 2025
📍 408 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10001 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Taboo Lounge in Midtown South holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scored at 37 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received 1 Grade B result with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
TABOO LOUNGE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE Z
Apr 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 37
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.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to e...
Apr 29, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Sep 17, 2024
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Warning sign re dangers of hookah smoking not posted at or on each public entryway to Non-Tobacco Hookah Establishment (NTHE) patron
Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all st...
Sep 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
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.
Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum intern...
Sep 17, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Apr 19, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 fingerna...
Jul 19, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurr...
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TABOO LOUNGE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TABOO LOUNGE last inspected?
- TABOO LOUNGE was last inspected on April 29, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 37 points.
- What is TABOO LOUNGE's current health grade?
- TABOO LOUNGE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has TABOO LOUNGE had?
- TABOO LOUNGE has 7 health inspections on record from July 2022 through April 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TABOO LOUNGE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TABOO LOUNGE was 37 points on April 29, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TABOO LOUNGE ever received a Grade C?
- No. TABOO LOUNGE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.