Taco Bell

1058 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Taco Bell appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to three violations previously.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Taco Bell's latest score of 95 sits above the Bronx average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Jul 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-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

10F

Jun 24, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

08A

Jun 28, 2023

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

10F

May 20, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Sodium warning - statement

16L

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

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Sodium warning - icon not posted

16J

Sodium warning - icon not compliant

16K

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Taco Bell most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell 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 Bell inspected?

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

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