Tacos El Paisanito Restaurant

202 West Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10468

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Tacos El Paisanito Restaurant has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jul 1, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

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

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 1, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Mar 5, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

10F

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

08A

Dec 29, 2022

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

08A

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.

19-10

“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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos El Paisanito Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Paisanito Restaurant on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos El Paisanito Restaurant?

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 Tacos El Paisanito Restaurant.

How does Tacos El Paisanito Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Tacos El Paisanito Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Tacos El Paisanito Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos El Paisanito Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos El Paisanito Restaurant 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 Tacos El Paisanito Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos El Paisanito Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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