Taco Veloz Mx Restaurant

536 East 138 Street, Bronx, NY 10454
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Taco Veloz Mx Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 4, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Bronx restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
64
Sep 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
64
Mar 28, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Veloz Mx Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Veloz Mx Restaurant on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Veloz Mx Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Veloz Mx Restaurant.

How does Taco Veloz Mx Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Taco Veloz Mx Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Taco Veloz Mx Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Veloz Mx Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Veloz Mx Restaurant 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 Veloz Mx Restaurant inspected?

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