Taco Veloz Vip

359 East 138 Street, Bronx, NY 10454

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Taco Veloz Vip stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Bronx restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

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After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.

02C

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

06E

Jul 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

06F

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

Jan 11, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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

04L

10F

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

08A

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

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Veloz Vip last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Veloz Vip on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Veloz Vip?

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

How does Taco Veloz Vip compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Taco Veloz Vip most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Taco Veloz Vip's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Veloz Vip have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Veloz Vip 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 Vip inspected?

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

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