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Nene's Deli Taqueria

14 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Nene's Deli Taqueria has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 31, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Nene's Deli Taqueria is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Nov 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
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
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
55
Dec 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78
Jul 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
43
Mar 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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
Mar 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nene's Deli Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nene's Deli Taqueria on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nene's Deli Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nene's Deli Taqueria.

How does Nene's Deli Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Nene's Deli Taqueria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Nene's Deli Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nene's Deli Taqueria have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nene's Deli 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 Nene's Deli Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nene's Deli Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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