Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
December 11, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 4
Taqueria el Torito currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 11, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Thawing procedure improper.
- 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
December 11, 2025
- Date
- December 11, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Dec 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 12, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taqueria el Torito has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and September 2023. Its latest score was 10, slightly higher than its September 2023 score of 2.
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.
Taqueria el Torito's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taqueria el Torito's current NYC health grade?
Taqueria el Torito currently has a A grade.
When was Taqueria el Torito last inspected?
Taqueria el Torito was last inspected on December 11, 2025.
What was Taqueria el Torito's latest inspection score?
Taqueria el Torito's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did Taqueria el Torito have in its latest inspection?
Taqueria el Torito had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Taqueria el Torito located?
Taqueria el Torito is located at 32 Varet Street in Brooklyn, NY 11206.
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: 50137077
Last updated: July 3, 2026