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Homemade Taqueria

517 Meeker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Homemade Taqueria has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The latest visit found two violations, down from four violations the time before.

Looking across the full record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Homemade Taqueria is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Oct 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
50
Jun 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
78
Feb 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Homemade Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Homemade Taqueria on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Homemade Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Homemade Taqueria.

How does Homemade Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Homemade Taqueria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Homemade Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Homemade 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 Homemade Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Homemade Taqueria is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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