Taqueria Kermes

66-36 Fresh Pond Road, Queens, NY 11385
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Taqueria Kermes appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Taqueria Kermes was last inspected on Oct 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with three violations after four on the prior visit.

Across the inspection history, live roaches in facility's food or non-food area is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Taqueria Kermes scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. 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
Oct 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Jun 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
64
Oct 27, 2023
Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Kermes last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Kermes?

Across the inspection record, live roaches in facility's food or non-food area has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Kermes.

How does Taqueria Kermes compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Taqueria Kermes most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Taqueria Kermes's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Kermes have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Kermes 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 Kermes inspected?

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