Taco Al Pastor

163 East 170 Street, Bronx, NY 10452
Other
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Taco Al Pastor is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The latest visit found two violations, down from four violations the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Taco Al Pastor is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Jan 21, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Al Pastor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Al Pastor on file is from Mar 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Al Pastor?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Al Pastor.

How does Taco Al Pastor compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Taco Al Pastor most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Taco Al Pastor's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Al Pastor have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Al Pastor means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.