Taquitos Mexico Restaurant

2223 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Taquitos Mexico Restaurant has three inspections in the public record. Taquitos Mexico Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Taquitos Mexico Restaurant on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
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
67
Jul 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
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
78
Mar 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taquitos Mexico Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taquitos Mexico Restaurant on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taquitos Mexico Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taquitos Mexico Restaurant.

How does Taquitos Mexico Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Taquitos Mexico Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Taquitos Mexico Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taquitos Mexico Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taquitos Mexico Restaurant 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 Taquitos Mexico Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taquitos Mexico Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.