Grade ATex-Mex

Taco Bell Cantina

500 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10018

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 10, 2026

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    Critical

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 10, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 (1 critical)
Nov 19, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1
Nov 22, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 5 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
  • 10 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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