Taqueria El Tanque

260 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Taqueria El Tanque has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Taqueria El Tanque squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
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
78
Apr 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
78
Feb 6, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Tanque last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Tanque on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Tanque?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Tanque.

How does Taqueria El Tanque compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Taqueria El Tanque most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has Taqueria El Tanque's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Tanque have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria El Tanque 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 Taqueria El Tanque inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Tanque is inspected around two times per year on average.