El Rey De Los Tacos

49-06 43 Avenue, Queens, NY 11377
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, El Rey De Los Tacos has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near four.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Queens restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / 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
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
74
Oct 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
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
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
78
Sep 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
61
Apr 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rey De Los Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rey De Los Tacos on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Rey De Los Tacos?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Rey De Los Tacos.

How does El Rey De Los Tacos compare to other restaurants in Queens?

El Rey De Los Tacos most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has El Rey De Los Tacos's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at El Rey De Los Tacos have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Rey De Los Tacos 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 El Rey De Los Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Rey De Los Tacos is inspected roughly once per year on average.