Taco Bell Cantina

491 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Taco Bell Cantina, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

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

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Taco Bell Cantina on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70
Feb 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell Cantina on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell Cantina?

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 Cantina.

How does Taco Bell Cantina compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Taco Bell Cantina most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Taco Bell Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell Cantina 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 Cantina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell Cantina is inspected roughly once per year on average.