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Taqueria Santa Fe

47-08 47 Avenue, Queens, NY 11377
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria Santa Fe four times, with records going back to 2023. On Jul 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: seven violations last time, four this time.

Looking across the full record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Taqueria Santa Fe trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
61
Jun 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
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
45
Oct 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
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
Feb 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Santa Fe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Santa Fe on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Santa Fe?

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 Santa Fe.

How does Taqueria Santa Fe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Taqueria Santa Fe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Taqueria Santa Fe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe inspected?

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

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