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Taco Santana

301 Keap Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Taco Santana appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Taco Santana's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
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
78
Jan 27, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
15-27
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
50
Feb 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
74
Jan 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Santana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Santana on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Santana?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Santana.

How does Taco Santana compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Taco Santana most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Taco Santana's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Santana have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Santana 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 Santana inspected?

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

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