DEC 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
TACOS LA MORENA RESTAURANT.
NYC Health Dept
2319 HUGHES AVENUE · BRONX, NEW YORK CITY
Graded A, 6 points (Dec 2024). Up from 0 points at the prior graded inspection.
6 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Dec 2024.
Last inspected Dec 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
21
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 7
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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.
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
FEB 22
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liq
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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
OCT 7
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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
SEP 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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AUG 24
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F o
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-han
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