Brothers M Taqueria

52-20 Flushing Avenue, Queens, NY 11378

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Brothers M Taqueria appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at three versus four before.

When inspectors have written things up, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Queens restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Apr 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

04N

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Nov 16, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

02G

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Oct 25, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

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

Oct 18, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

02G

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brothers M Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brothers M Taqueria on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brothers M Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brothers M Taqueria.

How does Brothers M Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Brothers M Taqueria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Brothers M Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Brothers M Taqueria have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brothers M Taqueria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Brothers M Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brothers M Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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