TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL.

NYC Health Dept

3403 JEROME AVENUE · BRONX, NEW YORK CITY

Closed by NYC Health Dept, Dec 2024. Reopened Dec 2024.

7 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months · closure on record Dec 2024.

CLOSURE ON RECORD

Closed by NYC Health Dept on December 2, 2024. Reopened December 5, 2024.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
16
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 19
2025
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 19
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernai
AUG 19
2025
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 6
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 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
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 5
2024
PASS 1 violation
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
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DEC 2
2024
FAIL 7 violations 4 CRITICAL
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 Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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
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
AUG 6
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
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
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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