Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
January 31, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 0
Santo Taco currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 31, 2026 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Latest Inspection Details
January 31, 2026
- Date
- January 31, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Jan 31, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Santo Taco received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2026 with a score of 9.
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.
Santo Taco's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santo Taco's current NYC health grade?
Santo Taco currently has a A grade.
When was Santo Taco last inspected?
Santo Taco was last inspected on January 31, 2026.
What was Santo Taco's latest inspection score?
Santo Taco's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Santo Taco have in its latest inspection?
Santo Taco had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Santo Taco located?
Santo Taco is located at 94 University Place in Manhattan, NY 10003.
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: 50174263
Last updated: July 3, 2026