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Tex-Mex · Midtown-Times Square
TACO BELL health grade & inspection history
840 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10019
12 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jan 23, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jan 23, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jan 23, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
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.
- 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
TACO BELL inspection history
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 3, 2024 | A | 2 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 21, 2023 | A | 11 | 2 | 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 3 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.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Official location
TACO BELL on the map
Common questions
TACO BELL inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for TACO BELL?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jan 23, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was TACO BELL last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jan 23, 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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