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Uptaco

550 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022

Mexican Midtown-Midtown South (914) 715-2599

Grade A · as of Aug 12, 2026

Uptaco was last inspected on August 12, 2026 and scored 12 points (A range). Inspectors found 2 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 12, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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Score: 12 points (A range)

2 critical
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

    Official wording (code 02B)

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

    Official wording (code 06D)

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

ABApr 14, 2025: 131325/04Aug 12, 2026: 121226/08
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. A 13 points (A range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

      Official wording (code 06C)

      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.

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

      Official wording (code 06D)

      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.