Mexican · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
TAQUERIA BY EL PRIETO NYC
139 WEST 28 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001
American · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
140 WEST 28 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: C (Jun 12, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jun 12, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Inspection details
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
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.
Score trend
32 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 1, 2025 | — | 21 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection |
| Jun 12, 2025 | C | 61 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 14, 2025 | — | 29 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 22, 2024 | C | 49 | 9 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Aug 22, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| May 7, 2024 | — | 45 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 15, 2022 | B | 23 | 3 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Nov 1, 2022 | — | 30 | 5 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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
Common questions
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is C, dated Jun 12, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 61 violation points.
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 12, 2025.
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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