Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
22
Last inspection
March 26, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
18 / 4
Planet Taco currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 26, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 22 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food, 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.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Non-Critical
- Non-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.
- Thawing procedure improper.
Latest Inspection Details
March 26, 2026
- Date
- March 26, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 22
- Critical points
- 18
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
7 inspections
Mar 26, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 17, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 17, 2025
Inspection Type: Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Apr 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 8, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Planet Taco has received a B grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2026 and September 2025. Its latest score was 22, lower than its September 2025 score of 26.
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.
Planet Taco's latest score: 22
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Planet Taco's current NYC health grade?
Planet Taco currently has a B grade.
When was Planet Taco last inspected?
Planet Taco was last inspected on March 26, 2026.
What was Planet Taco's latest inspection score?
Planet Taco's latest inspection score was 22 points.
How many violations did Planet Taco have in its latest inspection?
Planet Taco had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Planet Taco located?
Planet Taco is located at 705 9th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10019.
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: 50113613
Last updated: July 3, 2026