Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
April 7, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 4
Taco Santana currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 7, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-Critical
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
April 7, 2026
- Date
- April 7, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Apr 7, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 27, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 8, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taco Santana's most recent graded inspection in April 2026 was a A, after a B in February 2024.
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 Santana's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taco Santana's current NYC health grade?
Taco Santana currently has a A grade.
When was Taco Santana last inspected?
Taco Santana was last inspected on April 7, 2026.
What was Taco Santana's latest inspection score?
Taco Santana's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Taco Santana have in its latest inspection?
Taco Santana had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Taco Santana located?
Taco Santana is located at 301 Keap Street in Brooklyn, NY 11211.
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: 50114598
Last updated: July 3, 2026