Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
24
Last inspection
January 14, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 2
Taj Pizza currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 14, 2026 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 24 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 14, 2026
- Date
- January 14, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 24
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taj Pizza does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Taj Pizza's latest score: 24
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taj Pizza's current NYC health grade?
Taj Pizza currently has a N grade.
When was Taj Pizza last inspected?
Taj Pizza was last inspected on January 14, 2026.
What was Taj Pizza's latest inspection score?
Taj Pizza's latest inspection score was 24 points.
How many violations did Taj Pizza have in its latest inspection?
Taj Pizza had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Taj Pizza located?
Taj Pizza is located at 787 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: 50169701
Last updated: July 3, 2026