Taco Express

NYC Health Dept

251-14 HILLSIDE AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 5 points (Jul 2026). Food Storage & Handling cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

6 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 9
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
APR 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Not Critical Other
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispen
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Not Critical Sanitation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
FEB 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Critical Food Temperature
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 dur
DEC 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Not Critical Other
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispen
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
DEC 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Not Critical Other
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
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JUL 18
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
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 fl
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Food Temperature
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 dur

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