Ilegal Taqueria

614 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Ilegal Taqueria has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: four violations versus two before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies, showing up two times.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 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

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

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

08A

Dec 12, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 1, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

20-01

10B

Nov 20, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

04N

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

04K

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ilegal Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ilegal Taqueria on file is from Mar 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ilegal Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ilegal Taqueria.

How does Ilegal Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Ilegal Taqueria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Ilegal Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ilegal Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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