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Mexican · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
TAQUERIA BY EL PRIETO NYC health grade & inspection history
139 WEST 28 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001
13 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 17, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 17, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 17, 2025Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04NCritical violation
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.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Score trend
TAQUERIA BY EL PRIETO NYC inspection history
17 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.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2025 | A | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 18, 2025 | — | 30 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 28, 2023 | A | 11 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | 55 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 8, 2022 | — | 6 | 2 | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection |
| Aug 29, 2022 | — | 32 | 3 | Pre-permit (Non-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.
- 08ARecorded in 3 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04ARecorded in 2 inspections
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 04LRecorded in 2 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 10BRecorded in 2 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.
Official location
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Common questions
TAQUERIA BY EL PRIETO NYC inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for TAQUERIA BY EL PRIETO NYC?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 17, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was TAQUERIA BY EL PRIETO NYC last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 17, 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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