Essex Taqueria
123 ESSEX STREET, 10002
Mexican
2122608226
AScore: 5
Last inspected: October 22, 2025
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Inspection History
October 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 5
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
September 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 24
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
10AToilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
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.
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
May 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
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.
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.
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.