Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
April 14, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 7
Taco Express currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 14, 2025 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 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
- 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.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Latest Inspection Details
April 14, 2025
- Date
- April 14, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
7 inspections
Apr 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 18, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 18, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 19, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 12, 2022
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taco Express has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: April 2025 and December 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its December 2023 score of 5.
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 Express's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taco Express's current NYC health grade?
Taco Express currently has a A grade.
When was Taco Express last inspected?
Taco Express was last inspected on April 14, 2025.
What was Taco Express's latest inspection score?
Taco Express's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Taco Express have in its latest inspection?
Taco Express had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Taco Express located?
Taco Express is located at 251-14 Hillside Avenue in Queens, NY 11426.
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: 50107830
Last updated: July 3, 2026