Orale Tacos

23-23 30 Avenue, Queens, NY 11102

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged five inspections at Orale Tacos, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 25, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.

Looking across the full record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Orale Tacos' 47 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

04M

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

04L

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

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

09C

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

Jul 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

04L

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

04N

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

08A

Expanded polystyrene (eps) single service article not designated as a recyclable material.

19-04

10F

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

Apr 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Jun 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10B

Jun 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

02G

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

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

04L

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

10F

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Orale Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Orale Tacos on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Orale Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Orale Tacos.

How does Orale Tacos compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Orale Tacos most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Orale Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Orale Tacos have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Orale Tacos 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.

How often is Orale Tacos inspected?

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

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