TACO INN in Washington Heights (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 9, 2025
📍 1495 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10033 ·
🍽️ Tex-Mex
Overview
Taco Inn in Washington Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 11 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. With 3 inspections on record since 2022, the restaurant has earned one Grade A and one Grade B, with no emergency closures.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
TACO INN in Washington Heights (North): Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Jan 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to ...
GRADE B
Jan 25, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 19
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminate...
Jul 28, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh...
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TACO INN in Washington Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TACO INN last inspected?
- TACO INN was last inspected on January 9, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is TACO INN's current health grade?
- TACO INN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has TACO INN had?
- TACO INN has 3 health inspections on record from July 2022 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TACO INN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TACO INN was 26 points on July 28, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TACO INN ever received a Grade C?
- No. TACO INN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.