Tacos Tijuana

5807 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Tacos Tijuana appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. On Sep 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Tacos Tijuana trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
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
67
Mar 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Mar 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Tijuana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Tijuana on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos Tijuana?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos Tijuana.

How does Tacos Tijuana compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Tacos Tijuana most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Tacos Tijuana's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tacos Tijuana have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tacos Tijuana 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 Tacos Tijuana inspected?

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