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Bushwick Taco Company

839 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Bushwick Taco Company four times, with records going back to 2022. Bushwick Taco Company was last inspected on Aug 25, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Bushwick Taco Company on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82
May 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
74
Feb 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Dec 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bushwick Taco Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bushwick Taco Company on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bushwick Taco Company?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bushwick Taco Company.

How does Bushwick Taco Company compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bushwick Taco Company most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bushwick Taco Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bushwick Taco Company have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bushwick Taco Company 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 Bushwick Taco Company inspected?

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

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