TACO MAHAL in Hell's Kitchen
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025
📍 653 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ Indian
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street
Overview
Taco Mahal, an Indian restaurant in Hell's Kitchen, holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12 points. The restaurant has 5 inspections on record dating back to 2024, with all results yielding Grade A and no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
TACO MAHAL in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Nov 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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 flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from po...
Jun 7, 2025
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Aug 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by ...
Jun 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 68
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not...
Jun 3, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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TACO MAHAL in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TACO MAHAL last inspected?
- TACO MAHAL was last inspected on November 19, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is TACO MAHAL's current health grade?
- TACO MAHAL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has TACO MAHAL had?
- TACO MAHAL has 5 health inspections on record from June 2024 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TACO MAHAL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TACO MAHAL was 68 points on June 3, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TACO MAHAL ever received a Grade C?
- No. TACO MAHAL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.