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Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
May 20, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 0
Esse Taco currently has an A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 20, 2026 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Esse Taco currently has an A grade.
Esse Taco was last inspected on May 20, 2026.
Esse Taco's latest inspection score was 10 points.
Esse Taco had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
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: 50149901
Last updated: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Esse Taco has received an A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2026 and September 2024. Its latest score was 10, slightly higher than its September 2024 score of 5.
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.
Esse Taco's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Esse Taco is located at 142 North 5th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11211.
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