Astoria Taco Factory

28-02 21 Street, Queens, NY 11102
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Astoria Taco Factory, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Astoria Taco Factory's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
06C
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.
10F
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.
10H
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
74
Jul 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.
06C
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.
10F
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.
10B
78
Feb 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Astoria Taco Factory last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Astoria Taco Factory on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Astoria Taco Factory?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Astoria Taco Factory.

How does Astoria Taco Factory compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Astoria Taco Factory most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Astoria Taco Factory's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Astoria Taco Factory have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Astoria Taco Factory means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Astoria Taco Factory inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Astoria Taco Factory is inspected roughly once per year on average.