Dirty Taco
89 EAST 42 STREET, Manhattan, 10017
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (11 days ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 30, 2026
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (5 critical) |
| May 22, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Aug 3, 2024 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 9 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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