Cantina Tarasca Health Inspection Grade
Mexican · 576 Southern Boulevard, The Bronx, NY 10455
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
38
Last inspection
May 11, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
33 / 5
Cantina Tarasca currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 11, 2026 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 38 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
May 11, 2026
- Date
- May 11, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 38
- Critical points
- 33
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
May 11, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cantina Tarasca received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2024 with a score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Cantina Tarasca's latest score: 38
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cantina Tarasca's current NYC health grade?
Cantina Tarasca does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Cantina Tarasca last inspected?
Cantina Tarasca was last inspected on May 11, 2026.
What was Cantina Tarasca's latest inspection score?
Cantina Tarasca's latest inspection score was 38 points.
How many violations did Cantina Tarasca have in its latest inspection?
Cantina Tarasca had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Cantina Tarasca located?
Cantina Tarasca is located at 576 Southern Boulevard in The Bronx, NY 10455.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50146938
Last updated: July 3, 2026