Taboo
25-81 STEINWAY STREET, 11103
Middle Eastern
6463405603
AScore: 13
Last inspected: August 21, 2025
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Inspection History
August 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
05BHarmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
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.
October 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 22
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.
15-32Warning sign re dangers of hookah smoking not posted at or on each public entryway to Non-Tobacco Hookah Establishment (NTHE) patron
20-04“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.
March 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 11
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.