Taco Bel

13-05 Beach Channel Drive, Queens, NY 11691
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Taco Bel, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 30, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Taco Bel on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
82
Jul 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
May 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
May 31, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/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 Taco Bel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bel on file is from Dec 30, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bel?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bel.

How does Taco Bel compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Taco Bel most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Taco Bel's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bel 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 Taco Bel inspected?

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