Los Tacos Al Pastor

141 Front Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show six inspections at Los Tacos Al Pastor stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

“Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Los Tacos Al Pastor is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Oct 26, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

04M

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

08A

Oct 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

04M

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

08A

Sep 26, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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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

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

04M

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

08A

10B

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Jun 17, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

May 11, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

06A

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

“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.

20D

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Tacos Al Pastor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Tacos Al Pastor on file is from Mar 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Tacos Al Pastor?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Tacos Al Pastor.

How does Los Tacos Al Pastor compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Los Tacos Al Pastor most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Los Tacos Al Pastor's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Los Tacos Al Pastor have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Tacos Al Pastor 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 Los Tacos Al Pastor inspected?

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

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