Taco Express Mexican Grill

39-35 Bell Boulevard, Queens, NY 11361

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Taco Express Mexican Grill is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 12, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Taco Express Mexican Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06F

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

Oct 9, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 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

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

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

08A

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

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 Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Taco Express Mexican Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Express Mexican Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Express Mexican Grill 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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