Other · Midtown-Times Square
MAGNOLIA BAKERY
550 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022
Latest inspection: No letter assigned 25 points · B-range score, not an assigned grade
A
Latest inspection: Grade A 12 points · Aug 12, 2026
Mexican · Midtown-Times Square
UPTACO health grade & inspection history
550 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022
12
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 34% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 1 points above the local median
Score and Grade A from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 12, 2026.
About the restaurant
What to know about UPTACO
UPTACO is a Mexican cafe in Midtown–Times Square with a menu that includes burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and breakfast fare. The format suits quick meals throughout the day, from an early breakfast burrito to a filling lunch built around brisket, eggs, cheese, or other Mexican-inspired combinations. This profile also lets you check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Aug 12, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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
UPTACO inspection history
1 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.
| Date | Assigned grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 14, 2025 | A | 13 | 2 | Pre-permit (Operational) / 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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Official location
UPTACO on the map
Common questions
UPTACO inspection FAQ
What NYC health grade is listed for UPTACO?
The latest comparable inspection received Grade A with 12 violation points on Aug 12, 2026.
When was UPTACO last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 12, 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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