Tacos el Dorado Health Inspection Grade
Spanish · 1228 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
January 27, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
Tacos el Dorado currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 27, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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
January 27, 2026
- Date
- January 27, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Jan 27, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 24, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Aug 8, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Aug 5, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Grade Trend
Tacos el Dorado's most recent graded inspection in January 2026 was a A, after a B in September 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.
Tacos el Dorado's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tacos el Dorado's current NYC health grade?
Tacos el Dorado currently has a A grade.
When was Tacos el Dorado last inspected?
Tacos el Dorado was last inspected on January 27, 2026.
What was Tacos el Dorado's latest inspection score?
Tacos el Dorado's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Tacos el Dorado have in its latest inspection?
Tacos el Dorado had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Tacos el Dorado located?
Tacos el Dorado is located at 1228 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11226.
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: 50148852
Last updated: July 3, 2026