TACO BELL in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026
📍 840 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Tex-Mex
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Taco Bell at 840 8th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points. Across 4 inspections between 2022 and 2026, the restaurant has received Grade A on every inspection, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
TACO BELL in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jan 23, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE A
Jul 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Apr 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Mar 10, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow...
TACO BELL in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TACO BELL last inspected?
- TACO BELL was last inspected on January 23, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is TACO BELL's current health grade?
- TACO BELL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has TACO BELL had?
- TACO BELL has 4 health inspections on record from March 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at TACO BELL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TACO BELL was 12 points on January 23, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TACO BELL ever received a Grade C?
- No. TACO BELL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.