LA Ruta del Taco Health Inspection Grade

Mexican · 92-18 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11421

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Z

Current Grade

Current grade

Z

Latest score

24

Last inspection

November 15, 2025

Critical / non-critical points

24 / 0

LA Ruta del Taco currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 15, 2025 found 4 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 24 points.

Latest Violations

4 critical · 0 non-critical

Critical

  • 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.
  • Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  • 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.
  • Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

Latest Inspection Details

November 15, 2025
Date
November 15, 2025
Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade
Z
Score
24
Critical points
24
Non-critical points
0
Violations
4 (4 critical, 0 non-critical)

Inspection History

4 inspections

Nov 15, 2025

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Z
4 Violations
4 Critical

Mar 19, 2025

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
5 Violations
3 Critical2 Non-Critical

Nov 19, 2024

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

C
6 Violations
5 Critical1 Non-Critical

Dec 13, 2023

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
10 Violations
6 Critical4 Non-Critical

Grade Trend

LA Ruta del Taco received a C grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in November 2024 with a score of 29.

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.

LA Ruta del Taco's latest score: 24

Grade range: B

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LA Ruta del Taco's current NYC health grade?

LA Ruta del Taco currently has a Z grade.

When was LA Ruta del Taco last inspected?

LA Ruta del Taco was last inspected on November 15, 2025.

What was LA Ruta del Taco's latest inspection score?

LA Ruta del Taco's latest inspection score was 24 points.

How many violations did LA Ruta del Taco have in its latest inspection?

LA Ruta del Taco had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.

Where is LA Ruta del Taco located?

LA Ruta del Taco is located at 92-18 Jamaica Avenue in Queens, NY 11421.

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: 50119138
Last updated: July 3, 2026