Taco Bell

2259 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Taco Bell appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

When inspectors have written things up, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Staten Island restaurant scores 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
86
Jan 17, 2024
Sodium Warning / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Feb 6, 2023
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
95
Oct 7, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Taco Bell most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

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 roughly once per year on average.