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Tex-Mex · Midtown-Times Square
TACO BELL CANTINA health grade & inspection history
500 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10018
6
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 84% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 5 points below the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jul 10, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 10, 2026Inspection date
1Violation recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Score trend
TACO BELL CANTINA inspection history
4 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | A | 6 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 19, 2024 | A | 2 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 22, 2023 | A | 12 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
Non-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.
Official location
TACO BELL CANTINA on the map
Common questions
TACO BELL CANTINA inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for TACO BELL CANTINA?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 10, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 6 violation points.
When was TACO BELL CANTINA last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 10, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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