Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
July 30, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Taco Bell currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 30, 2026 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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 fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Latest Inspection Details
July 30, 2026
- Date
- July 30, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jul 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 28, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taco Bell has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2026 and March 2025. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its March 2025 score of 7.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Taco Bell's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taco Bell's current NYC health grade?
Taco Bell currently has a A grade.
When was Taco Bell last inspected?
Taco Bell was last inspected on July 30, 2026.
What was Taco Bell's latest inspection score?
Taco Bell's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Taco Bell have in its latest inspection?
Taco Bell had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Taco Bell located?
Taco Bell is located at 1889 Bruckner Boulevard in The Bronx, NY 10472.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50117810
Last updated: August 18, 2026