DOS TOROS TAQUERIA

SCORE: 30 POINTS

Monday, July 28, 2025

Overview

DOS TOROS TAQUERIA in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island underwent a NYC health inspection on July 28, 2025 and scored 30 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
1327 YORK AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10021
Cuisine
Tex-Mex
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
2 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 05E

NYC Health Code Violation 05E

Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05E to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 10H

Sanitization not provided for utensil washing

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths

📋 Code Requirements

Use approved sanitizer at correct concentration; test strips required; proper contact time

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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DOS TOROS TAQUERIA — Inspection Questions

Did DOS TOROS TAQUERIA pass their NYC health inspection on July 28, 2025?
DOS TOROS TAQUERIA underwent inspection on July 28, 2025 with a score of 30 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did DOS TOROS TAQUERIA have?
DOS TOROS TAQUERIA had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 05E mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 05E (NYC Health Code Violation 05E) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05E to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 10H mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10H (Sanitization not provided for utensil washing) is a major violation. Utensils must be properly sanitized after washing to kill remaining bacteria Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths