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Mexican · Manhattan, Manhattan

Cantina Taqueria & Tequilia Bar

2099 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Manhattan · 7577549410

A NYC grade
71 Clean Score
13 Inspection score
May 14, 2025 Last inspection

Currently on the watch list — recent inspection flagged elevated risk.

Most recent inspection

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Inspection history

May 14, 2025 · Grade A · Score 13

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

  • 06F — Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. (critical)
  • 06D — Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (critical)
  • 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. (critical)
May 14, 2025 · Grade N/A · Score N/A

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

  • 20-06 — Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted (critical)
  • 18-11 — Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection (critical)
Aug 16, 2023 · Grade B · Score 27

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

  • 02G — 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. (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. (critical)
  • 08A — Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (critical)
  • 04K — Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. (critical)
  • 04L — Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. (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. (critical)
Jun 15, 2022 · Grade N/A · Score 32

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

  • 04L — Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. (critical)
  • 06D — Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (critical)
  • 06A — Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared. (critical)
  • 10F — Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. (critical)
  • 08A — Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist. (critical)
  • 06C — Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service. (critical)
Jun 15, 2022 · Grade N/A · Score N/A

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

  • 22C — Bulb not shielded or shatterproof, in areas where there is extreme heat, temperature changes, or where accidental contact may occur. (critical)
  • 20D — “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted. (critical)

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