TAO UPTOWN in Midtown Times Square

Latest: GRADE A Last inspected Sep 8, 2025
📍 42 EAST 58 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022  ·  🍽️ Asian/Asian Fusion  ·  🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview

Tao Uptown in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections dating from 2023 to 2025, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.

5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections

TAO UPTOWN in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)

GRADE A Sep 8, 2025 — 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. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized aft...
Violations: 10B 06D 10F
Mar 6, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
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. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or ...
Violations: 10B 04N 02G 08A 06D
Jun 22, 2024 — Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A Mar 14, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations: 02B 06D
Apr 24, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except d...
Violations: 08A 02G 10B 06D 04L
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TAO UPTOWN in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions

When was TAO UPTOWN last inspected?
TAO UPTOWN was last inspected on September 8, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
What is TAO UPTOWN's current health grade?
TAO UPTOWN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
How many health inspections has TAO UPTOWN had?
TAO UPTOWN has 5 health inspections on record from April 2023 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
What was the worst inspection score at TAO UPTOWN?
The worst inspection score recorded at TAO UPTOWN was 26 points on March 6, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
Has TAO UPTOWN ever received a Grade C?
No. TAO UPTOWN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.