Te Quiero Tacos

62-28 Woodhaven Boulevard, Queens, NY 11374

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Te Quiero Tacos has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent report on file is from Oct 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from six violations to two.

The most common issue across all inspections has been anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided, showing up three times.

Te Quiero Tacos's latest score of 90 sits above the Queens average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 21, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

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

Sep 10, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

04L

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

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

08A

10B

Apr 2, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

10B

“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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Te Quiero Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Te Quiero Tacos on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Te Quiero Tacos?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Te Quiero Tacos.

How does Te Quiero Tacos compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Te Quiero Tacos most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Te Quiero Tacos's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Te Quiero Tacos have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Te Quiero Tacos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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