Taco Azul

14-09 150 Street, Queens, NY 11357

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Taco Azul has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at three versus four before.

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Taco Azul scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / 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

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

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

09C

Sep 19, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

06C

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Azul last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Azul on file is from Jan 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Azul?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Azul.

How does Taco Azul compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Taco Azul's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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