Mexican Taco Rico

264 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10467
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
52
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at Mexican Taco Rico is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 22, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Mexican Taco Rico trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

2
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
52
Jun 13, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mexican Taco Rico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mexican Taco Rico on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mexican Taco Rico?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mexican Taco Rico.

How does Mexican Taco Rico compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Mexican Taco Rico most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Mexican Taco Rico's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mexican Taco Rico have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mexican Taco Rico means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.