Xochitl Taqueria

176 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Xochitl Taqueria has been inspected three times since 2023. Xochitl Taqueria was last inspected on Oct 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

When inspectors have written things up, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Xochitl Taqueria on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 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
Jun 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
78
Mar 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Xochitl Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Xochitl Taqueria on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Xochitl Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Xochitl Taqueria.

How does Xochitl Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Xochitl Taqueria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Xochitl Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Xochitl Taqueria have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Xochitl Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Xochitl Taqueria is inspected roughly once per year on average.