Huitlacoche Taqueria

778 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Huitlacoche Taqueria four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 15, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The most recent inspection turned up five violations, more than the four found previously.

Across the inspection history, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Huitlacoche Taqueria's latest score of 64 falls below the Queens average of 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
64
May 14, 2025
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
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
61
Dec 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
Jul 28, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Huitlacoche Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Huitlacoche Taqueria on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Huitlacoche Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Huitlacoche Taqueria.

How does Huitlacoche Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Huitlacoche Taqueria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Huitlacoche Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Huitlacoche Taqueria have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Huitlacoche Taqueria 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 Huitlacoche Taqueria inspected?

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