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TACOS 1986 / MIXTECA
162 WEST 4 STREET Manhattan NY 10014
Health Inspection: violations
Score: 37
Official health department data. Inspected 2026-04-08; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source
8 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-04-08), including 3 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2026-04-08: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 37. Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Critical: 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Critical: 03I — Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
- Critical: 06C — Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- Not Critical: 09E — Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- Not Critical: 10A — Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
- Not Critical: 10D — Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
- Not Critical: 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.
- Not Critical: 10G — Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.
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