Yolpaqui Taqueria

1431 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 25, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Yolpaqui Taqueria has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 25, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Yolpaqui Taqueria's record stops at Jan 25, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

Compared to the broader Staten Island restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

May 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical 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

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

06D

Apr 25, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yolpaqui Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yolpaqui Taqueria on file is from Jan 25, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Yolpaqui Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Yolpaqui Taqueria most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Yolpaqui Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yolpaqui Taqueria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yolpaqui 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.

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