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Taco Express Mexican Grill

3403 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Taco Express Mexican Grill has been inspected five times since 2024. On Aug 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Taco Express Mexican Grill is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 19, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
86
Mar 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
61
Dec 5, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening 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
Dec 2, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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, 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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
47
Aug 6, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical 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
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Express Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Express Mexican Grill on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Express Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Express Mexican Grill.

How does Taco Express Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Taco Express Mexican Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Taco Express Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Express Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Express Mexican Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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