Taco Bell

785 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Taco Bell has been inspected three times since 2025. The most recent visit was on Dec 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up three times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

06D

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

10C

Jul 9, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

10F

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

May 29, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

06D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10F

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains three 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 three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Taco Bell most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Taco Bell have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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