Sidewalk Tacos
2163 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10029
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 20, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 22 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
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