Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
31
Last inspection
August 6, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
27 / 4
Taco Bell currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 6, 2026 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 31 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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
August 6, 2026
- Date
- August 6, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 31
- Critical points
- 27
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Aug 6, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 25, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taco Bell has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2025 and July 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its July 2024 score of 12.
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 Bell's latest score: 31
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taco Bell's current NYC health grade?
Taco Bell does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Taco Bell last inspected?
Taco Bell was last inspected on August 6, 2026.
What was Taco Bell's latest inspection score?
Taco Bell's latest inspection score was 31 points.
How many violations did Taco Bell have in its latest inspection?
Taco Bell had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Taco Bell located?
Taco Bell is located at 83-01 37th Avenue in Queens, NY 11372.
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: 40633995
Last updated: August 18, 2026