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Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
March 12, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 2
Empire Taco currently has an A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 12, 2026 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Empire Taco currently has an A grade.
Empire Taco was last inspected on March 12, 2026.
Empire Taco's latest inspection score was 12 points.
Empire Taco had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
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: 41649070
Last updated: October 2, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Empire Taco has received an A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2026 and June 2024. Its latest score remained 12 in both inspections.
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.
Empire Taco's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Empire Taco is located at 617 Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11207.