Taqueria Oaxaca

167 Main Street, Staten Island, NY 10307
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Taqueria Oaxaca has been inspected three times since 2023. On Oct 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Looking across the full record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Staten Island average 75, so Taqueria Oaxaca is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.
04D
86
Apr 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
May 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Oaxaca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Oaxaca on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Oaxaca?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Oaxaca.

How does Taqueria Oaxaca compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Taqueria Oaxaca most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Taqueria Oaxaca's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Oaxaca is inspected roughly once per year on average.