Queen of Tacos

9 East Mosholu Parkway North, Bronx, NY 10467

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Queen of Tacos appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Queen of Tacos was last inspected on Jan 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Thawing procedure improper” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

Oct 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

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

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

Jun 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

02B

10F

10B

Mar 31, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Thawing procedures improper.

09B

Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Queen of Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Queen of Tacos on file is from Jan 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Queen of Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “thawing procedure improper” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Queen of Tacos.

How does Queen of Tacos compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Queen of Tacos most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has Queen of Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Queen of Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Queen of 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 Queen of Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Queen of Tacos is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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