Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
July 16, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 6
Taco Bell currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 16, 2026 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
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.
- Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
- 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
July 16, 2026
- Date
- July 16, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jul 16, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / 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: July 2026 and July 2025. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its July 2025 score of 10.
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: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taco Bell's current NYC health grade?
Taco Bell currently has a A grade.
When was Taco Bell last inspected?
Taco Bell was last inspected on July 16, 2026.
What was Taco Bell's latest inspection score?
Taco Bell's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Taco Bell have in its latest inspection?
Taco Bell had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Taco Bell located?
Taco Bell is located at 132-77 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, NY 11418.
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: 50162962
Last updated: August 18, 2026