Taco Express Mexican Grill Health Inspection Grade
Mexican · 232 Willis Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10454
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
23
Last inspection
October 21, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
15 / 8
Taco Express Mexican Grill currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 21, 2025 found 5 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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 during active necessary preparation.
- 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 flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-Critical
- 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 underneath the unit.
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Latest Inspection Details
October 21, 2025
- Date
- October 21, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 15
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 5 (2 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Oct 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taco Express Mexican Grill does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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 Express Mexican Grill's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taco Express Mexican Grill's current NYC health grade?
Taco Express Mexican Grill currently has a N grade.
When was Taco Express Mexican Grill last inspected?
Taco Express Mexican Grill was last inspected on October 21, 2025.
What was Taco Express Mexican Grill's latest inspection score?
Taco Express Mexican Grill's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Taco Express Mexican Grill have in its latest inspection?
Taco Express Mexican Grill had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Taco Express Mexican Grill located?
Taco Express Mexican Grill is located at 232 Willis Avenue in The Bronx, NY 10454.
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: 50176695
Last updated: July 3, 2026