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Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
October 22, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 0
Essex Taqueria currently has an A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 22, 2025 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 5 points.
Essex Taqueria currently has an A grade.
Essex Taqueria was last inspected on October 22, 2025.
Essex Taqueria's latest inspection score was 5 points.
Essex Taqueria 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: 50050022
Last updated: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Essex Taqueria has received an A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: October 2025 and May 2024. Its latest score was 5, lower than its May 2024 score of 13.
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.
Essex Taqueria's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Essex Taqueria is located at 123 Essex Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
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