TACOS CUAUTLA MORELOS in East Village
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026
📍 438 EAST 9 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10009 ·
🍽️ Tex-Mex
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🚇 Astor Place
Overview
Tacos Cuautla Morelos in the East Village holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on all 3 inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
TACOS CUAUTLA MORELOS in East Village: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE Z
Apr 30, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
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...
Oct 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
GRADE A
May 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
GRADE A
Jan 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 6
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
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TACOS CUAUTLA MORELOS in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TACOS CUAUTLA MORELOS last inspected?
- TACOS CUAUTLA MORELOS was last inspected on April 30, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is TACOS CUAUTLA MORELOS's current health grade?
- TACOS CUAUTLA MORELOS currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has TACOS CUAUTLA MORELOS had?
- TACOS CUAUTLA MORELOS has 4 health inspections on record from January 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at TACOS CUAUTLA MORELOS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TACOS CUAUTLA MORELOS was 26 points on October 14, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TACOS CUAUTLA MORELOS ever received a Grade C?
- No. TACOS CUAUTLA MORELOS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.