Nacho Macho Taco

82 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Nacho Macho Taco, the earliest from 2023. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Nacho Macho Taco's latest score of 86 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Apr 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
82
May 4, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
28-03
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nacho Macho Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nacho Macho Taco on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nacho Macho Taco?

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 Nacho Macho Taco.

How does Nacho Macho Taco compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Nacho Macho Taco most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Nacho Macho Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nacho Macho Taco have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nacho Macho Taco 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 Nacho Macho Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nacho Macho Taco is inspected roughly once per year on average.