Taco King

64-05 108 Street, Queens, NY 11375

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Taco King has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 13, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus three before.

Across the inspection history, sanitized equipment or utensil is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Queens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

Nov 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

06E

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

Aug 30, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

06E

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Jun 15, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco King on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco King?

Across the inspection record, sanitized equipment or utensil has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco King.

How does Taco King compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Taco King most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Taco King's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco King have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco King means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Taco King inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco King is inspected around two times per year on average.

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