A

Mexican · Midtown-Times Square

PINK TACO health grade & inspection history

7 TIMES SQUARE, Manhattan, NY 10036

8 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Oct 21, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Oct 21, 2025; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Oct 21, 2025Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 06E
    Critical violation

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

  • 10F

    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

PINK TACO inspection history

4 fewer 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Oct 21, 2025A82Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jul 1, 2025122Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jan 9, 2025C609Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Sep 18, 2024356Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Sep 9, 202400Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Aug 23, 2023A133Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Aug 10, 2023515Pre-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.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 4 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.

  • 04H
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

  • 10B
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

  • 04N
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 09C
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

  • 08A
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Official location

PINK TACO on the map

Common questions

PINK TACO inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for PINK TACO?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Oct 21, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 8 violation points.

When was PINK TACO last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Oct 21, 2025.

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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