TACO BELL in East Harlem (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 15, 2025
📍 1503 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ Tex-Mex
Overview
Taco Bell in East Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A twice and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
TACO BELL in East Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jan 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
GRADE B
Mar 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where requ...
May 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 14
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Food contact surface n...
May 3, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE A
Mar 23, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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 accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food not protected from pote...
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TACO BELL in East Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TACO BELL last inspected?
- TACO BELL was last inspected on January 15, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 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 5 health inspections on record from March 2022 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TACO BELL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TACO BELL was 22 points on March 27, 2024. 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.