Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
August 12, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 0
Taco Bell currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 12, 2025 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Latest Inspection Details
August 12, 2025
- Date
- August 12, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 5
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Aug 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 17, 2024
Inspection Type: Sodium Warning / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
Feb 6, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 7, 2022
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: August 2025 and February 2023. Its latest score was 5, slightly higher than its February 2023 score of 4.
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: 5
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 August 12, 2025.
What was Taco Bell's latest inspection score?
Taco Bell's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did Taco Bell have in its latest inspection?
Taco Bell had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Taco Bell located?
Taco Bell is located at 2259 Richmond Avenue in Staten Island, NY 10314.
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: 50121077
Last updated: July 3, 2026