TACUBA
SCORE: 15 POINTSSaturday, May 14, 2022
Address
802 9 AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10019
Cuisine
Mexican
Inspection Type
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
5 inspections
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
02A
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature.
⚠️ Why This Matters
Undercooked food is a leading cause of foodborne illness, potentially causing severe illness or death
📋 Code Requirements
Cook to minimum temps: Poultry 165°F, Ground meat 158°F, Pork/Beef/Lamb 145°F, Eggs 145°F, Fish 145°F
CDC Risk Factor:
Inadequate Cooking
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
⚠ CRITICAL
06C
Food not protected from contamination
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
⚠️ Why This Matters
Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants
📋 Code Requirements
Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards
CDC Risk Factor:
Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:
Violations were cited in the following area(s).