Tacobees

711 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Tacobees has five inspections in the public record. Tacobees was last inspected on Jan 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

Nov 2, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

08A

Oct 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Jun 6, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

May 18, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

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

06B

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

02H

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

04K

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

05D

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacobees last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacobees on file is from Jan 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacobees?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacobees.

How does Tacobees compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Tacobees most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Tacobees' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tacobees have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacobees 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 Tacobees inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacobees is inspected around three times per year on average.

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