The Taco Place

94-03A 63 Drive, Queens, NY 11374
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for The Taco Place. On Sep 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: two violations versus one before.

When inspectors have written things up, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so The Taco Place is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Oct 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Taco Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Taco Place on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Taco Place?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited one time, more than any other issue at The Taco Place.

How does The Taco Place compare to other restaurants in Queens?

The Taco Place most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has The Taco Place's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Taco Place have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around two more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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