TACUBA in Hell's Kitchen
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 15, 2025
📍 802 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Tacuba in Hell's Kitchen holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. The Mexican restaurant has maintained Grade A on all 3 graded inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
TACUBA in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Apr 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Thawing procedure improper.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system i...
Dec 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or pr...
GRADE A
Jun 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Jun 9, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade sign not posted.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
GRADE A
Jun 9, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
May 14, 2022
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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TACUBA in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TACUBA last inspected?
- TACUBA was last inspected on April 15, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is TACUBA's current health grade?
- TACUBA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has TACUBA had?
- TACUBA has 6 health inspections on record from May 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at TACUBA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TACUBA was 32 points on December 10, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TACUBA ever received a Grade C?
- No. TACUBA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.