Taqueria Emilio 2

667 East 187 Street, Bronx, NY 10458
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Taqueria Emilio 2 has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Taqueria Emilio 2's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 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
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
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
15-21
74
Jul 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Apr 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
55
Aug 24, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Emilio 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Emilio 2 on file is from Feb 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Emilio 2?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Emilio 2.

How does Taqueria Emilio 2 compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Taqueria Emilio 2 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Taqueria Emilio 2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Emilio 2 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Emilio 2 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 Taqueria Emilio 2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Emilio 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.