Jefe Tacos

445 Albee Square, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Jefe Tacos stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Jefe Tacos' latest score of 64 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
64
Oct 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Jan 30, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jefe Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jefe Tacos on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jefe Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jefe Tacos.

How does Jefe Tacos compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Jefe Tacos most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Jefe Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jefe Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jefe Tacos 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 Jefe Tacos inspected?

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