Huarache Taqueria

1687 Macombs Road, Bronx, NY 10453

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Huarache Taqueria five times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Feb 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Aug 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

06D

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

10F

May 4, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

10B

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

08A

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Apr 11, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Huarache Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Huarache Taqueria on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Huarache Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Huarache Taqueria.

How does Huarache Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Huarache Taqueria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Huarache Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Huarache Taqueria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Huarache 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 Huarache Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Huarache Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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