Grade BMexican

Taqueria Emilio

563 WEST 207 STREET, Manhattan, 10034

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Oct 21, 2025 · New York City health department

Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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
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.
Critical
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Critical

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Oct 21, 2025	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (3 critical)
Jul 21, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	7 (4 critical)
Mar 7, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (1 critical)
Dec 19, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	11 (5 critical)

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

3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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