La Taqueria

572 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at La Taqueria stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The latest visit found three violations, down from four violations the time before.

Across the inspection history, garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

La Taqueria's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

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

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

Oct 10, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

06D

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

10F

08B

Dec 13, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

04K

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Taqueria on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Taqueria.

How does La Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

La Taqueria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has La Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Taqueria have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La 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 La Taqueria inspected?

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

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