What is El-taco's health inspection score?

El-taco has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was El-taco last inspected?

El-taco was last inspected on December 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does El-taco have?

El-taco has 2 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is El-taco safe to eat at?

El-taco has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does El-taco serve?

El-taco serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

El-taco

Name: El-taco
Address: 1452 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10021
Rating: 80

1452 2 AVENUE, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 12/4/2025

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0Good

Mexican•Manhattan

Ranked #965 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Dec 4, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 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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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Dec 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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.−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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