Inspection
NYC Inspection: Essex Taqueria — Score: 24
NYC DOHMH · September 2, 2025
CRITICAL VIOLATION
Score: 24
Violations (9):
1. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
2. Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
3. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
4. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
5. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
(+4 more)
Restaurant: Essex Taqueria
Address: 123 ESSEX STREET, 10002
Borough: Manhattan
Source: NYC DOHMH · View original →
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