What is Esse Taco's health inspection score?

Esse Taco has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Esse Taco last inspected?

Esse Taco was last inspected on May 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Esse Taco have?

Esse Taco has 1 total violation across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Esse Taco safe to eat at?

Yes, Esse Taco has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Esse Taco serve?

Esse Taco serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Esse Taco

Name: Esse Taco
Address: 142 NORTH 5 STREET, Brooklyn, 11211
Rating: 90

142 NORTH 5 STREET, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 5/20/2026

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0Excellent

Mexican•Brooklyn

Ranked #980 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: May 20, 2026

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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142 NORTH 5 STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

May 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatest

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10

Base deductions−10 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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