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New York City / Manhattan

Cantina Taqueria & Tequilia Bar

2099 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD

Mexican

7577549410

AScore: 13

Last inspected: May 14, 2025

Score Trajectory

Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.

Inspection History

May 14, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
10BAnti-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.
18-11Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
May 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
10BAnti-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.
18-11Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
August 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BScore: 27
02GCold 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.
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06CFood, 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.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10FNon-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.
June 15, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 32
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
06APersonal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
06CFood not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
10FNon-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.
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.
22CBulb not shielded or shatterproof, in areas where there is extreme heat, temperature changes, or where accidental contact may occur.