Taco City Cuisine

48-14 Broadway, Queens, NY 11103

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Taco City Cuisine has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to three.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Taco City Cuisine's latest score of 86 sits above the Queens average of 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 minor violations.

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Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

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 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

04A

10F

Mar 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

10F

Feb 2, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

04A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco City Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco City Cuisine on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco City Cuisine?

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 City Cuisine.

How does Taco City Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Taco City Cuisine most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Taco City Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco City Cuisine have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco City Cuisine 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 City Cuisine inspected?

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

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