Que Rico Taco

33-07 89 Street, Queens, NY 11372
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Que Rico Taco has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Que Rico Taco's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / 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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
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
Apr 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Que Rico Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Que Rico Taco on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Que Rico Taco?

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 Que Rico Taco.

How does Que Rico Taco compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Que Rico Taco most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Que Rico 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.