Empire Taco
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
67
Score
Empire Taco in Brooklyn, NY, has undergone four inspections, with the most recent assessment on March 12, 2026, resulting in a moderate risk designation. During this visit, inspectors identified issues regarding food protection, the storage of wiping cloths, and the maintenance of non-food contact surfaces. The facility has consistently received moderate risk ratings across its inspection history.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Nov 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
43
Jun 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
58
Violations — Mar 12, 2026 Inspection
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Critical
Not Critical
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