Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
January 14, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 4
Taco Azul currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 14, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 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
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 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 14, 2025
- Date
- January 14, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jan 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 19, 2023
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taco Azul received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2025 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.
Taco Azul's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taco Azul's current NYC health grade?
Taco Azul currently has a A grade.
When was Taco Azul last inspected?
Taco Azul was last inspected on January 14, 2025.
What was Taco Azul's latest inspection score?
Taco Azul's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Taco Azul have in its latest inspection?
Taco Azul had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Taco Azul located?
Taco Azul is located at 14-09 150th Street in Queens, NY 11357.
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: 50121562
Last updated: July 3, 2026