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La Ruta Del Taco

92-18 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11421
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 15, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited La Ruta Del Taco four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 15, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 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
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
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
55
Mar 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
58
Nov 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
45
Dec 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Ruta Del Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Ruta Del Taco on file is from Nov 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Ruta Del Taco?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Ruta Del Taco.

How does La Ruta Del Taco compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Ruta Del Taco most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has La Ruta Del Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Ruta Del Taco have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Ruta Del Taco 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 La Ruta Del Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Ruta Del Taco is inspected around two times per year on average.

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