Tehuacan Deli Grocery & Taqueria

1837 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Tehuacan Deli Grocery & Taqueria five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That's lower than the typical Bronx restaurant, which scores around 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

06D

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

Oct 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

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

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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Jul 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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05D

10F

10B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Oct 28, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

04O

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

10B

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

10F

Jul 26, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

04A

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tehuacan Deli Grocery & Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tehuacan Deli Grocery & Taqueria on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tehuacan Deli Grocery & Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tehuacan Deli Grocery & Taqueria.

How does Tehuacan Deli Grocery & Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Tehuacan Deli Grocery & Taqueria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Tehuacan Deli Grocery & Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tehuacan Deli Grocery & Taqueria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tehuacan Deli Grocery & Taqueria 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 Tehuacan Deli Grocery & Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tehuacan Deli Grocery & Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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