Taqueria el Chato Health Inspection Grade
Mexican · 120 Macdougal Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
27
Last inspection
May 1, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
24 / 3
Taqueria el Chato currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 1, 2026 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- 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.
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
May 1, 2026
- Date
- May 1, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 24
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
May 1, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taqueria el Chato 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.
Taqueria el Chato's latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taqueria el Chato's current NYC health grade?
Taqueria el Chato currently has a N grade.
When was Taqueria el Chato last inspected?
Taqueria el Chato was last inspected on May 1, 2026.
What was Taqueria el Chato's latest inspection score?
Taqueria el Chato's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did Taqueria el Chato have in its latest inspection?
Taqueria el Chato had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Taqueria el Chato located?
Taqueria el Chato is located at 120 Macdougal Street in Manhattan, NY 10012.
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: 50175227
Last updated: July 3, 2026