C
American · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
TABOO LOUNGE health grade & inspection history
408 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10001
30 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: C (Apr 29, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 29, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Apr 29, 2025Inspection date
5Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04ACritical violation
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 04CCritical violation
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10B
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.
Score trend
TABOO LOUNGE inspection history
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | C | 30 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 29, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection |
| Sep 17, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 17, 2024 | — | 24 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 17, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 19, 2023 | B | 21 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jul 19, 2022 | — | 0 | 5 | 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.
- 04ARecorded in 3 inspections
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 04LRecorded in 3 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08ARecorded in 3 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 20-06Recorded in 2 inspections
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- 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.
- 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
TABOO LOUNGE on the map
Common questions
TABOO LOUNGE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for TABOO LOUNGE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is C, dated Apr 29, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 30 violation points.
When was TABOO LOUNGE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 29, 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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