Taqueria LA Nortena Health Inspection Grade
Mexican · 668 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
33
Last inspection
June 25, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
23 / 10
Taqueria LA Nortena currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 25, 2026 found 7 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 33 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 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.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Latest Inspection Details
June 25, 2026
- Date
- June 25, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 33
- Critical points
- 23
- Non-critical points
- 10
- Violations
- 7 (3 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 25, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taqueria LA Nortena received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 2024 with a score of 11.
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 LA Nortena's latest score: 33
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taqueria LA Nortena's current NYC health grade?
Taqueria LA Nortena currently has a Z grade.
When was Taqueria LA Nortena last inspected?
Taqueria LA Nortena was last inspected on June 25, 2026.
What was Taqueria LA Nortena's latest inspection score?
Taqueria LA Nortena's latest inspection score was 33 points.
How many violations did Taqueria LA Nortena have in its latest inspection?
Taqueria LA Nortena had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Taqueria LA Nortena located?
Taqueria LA Nortena is located at 668 Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11222.
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: 41708313
Last updated: July 3, 2026