Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
January 30, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 4
Tara Kitchen currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 30, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
- 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 30, 2025
- Date
- January 30, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jan 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 12, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 4, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Tara Kitchen has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2025 and July 2023. Its latest score was 9, lower than its July 2023 score of 12.
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.
Tara Kitchen's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tara Kitchen's current NYC health grade?
Tara Kitchen currently has a A grade.
When was Tara Kitchen last inspected?
Tara Kitchen was last inspected on January 30, 2025.
What was Tara Kitchen's latest inspection score?
Tara Kitchen's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Tara Kitchen have in its latest inspection?
Tara Kitchen had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Tara Kitchen located?
Tara Kitchen is located at 253 Church Street in Manhattan, NY 10013.
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: 50133819
Last updated: July 3, 2026