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El-Taco

Mexican · 1452 2 Avenue · Manhattan 10021

A Grade A posted 2025-12-04. The most recent inspection (2026-05-02) scored 0 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2026-05-02 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0

2025-12-04 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 9 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical
10FNon-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.—

At this address

GRADE A

12 open HPD violations — 4 class C

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1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: Iggy's.

Report a problem to 311

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1452 2 Avenue

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