El Lado Taco

34-14 30 Avenue, Queens, NY 11103

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: B

The inspection history at El Lado Taco is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies, showing up two times.

El Lado Taco's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 30, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / 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

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

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

08A

May 6, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

04N

10B

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Lado Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Lado Taco on file is from Jun 30, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Lado Taco?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Lado Taco.

How does El Lado Taco compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Lado Taco most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has El Lado Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Lado Taco have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about nine previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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