Taco Santana
301 Keap Street, New York City, NY 11211 · Brooklyn · Mexican
Passed all 5 inspections — critical violations noted
2026-01-27 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 5
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
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
2026-01-27 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection 4
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
2026-01-27 violations cited Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection 1
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
2024-02-08 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection CRITICAL 4
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
2023-01-30 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 3
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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
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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