Nacho Macho Tacos

417 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Nacho Macho Tacos has been inspected five times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

06D

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

Nov 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Nov 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 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

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

Apr 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

04M

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

04K

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

08A

Aug 30, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

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06C

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 that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.

02C

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nacho Macho Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nacho Macho Tacos on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nacho Macho Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nacho Macho Tacos.

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

Nacho Macho Tacos most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Nacho Macho Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nacho Macho Tacos 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 Tacos 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 Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nacho Macho Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.

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