APR 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH
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TACO EXPRESS.
BEAT. 64/100
251-14 HILLSIDE AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY
Last inspected April 14, 2025 · passed with conditions
17 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
0 passed · 8 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Sep 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
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
FEB 42025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
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
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
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 202023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
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
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
DEC 202023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
JUL 182023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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
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
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
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MAY 182023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 18
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
OCT 192022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
SEP 122022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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
Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →