Taqueria San Lucas

2376 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Taqueria San Lucas has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Sep 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Taqueria San Lucas trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Jul 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dec 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria San Lucas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria San Lucas on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Taqueria San Lucas compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

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

Has Taqueria San Lucas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria San Lucas have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria San Lucas 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 San Lucas inspected?

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

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