Yummy Taco

227-15 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 16, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Yummy Taco has been inspected three times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Yummy Taco on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2025
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
Sep 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
78
Sep 27, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yummy Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yummy Taco on file is from May 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yummy Taco?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yummy Taco.

How does Yummy Taco compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Yummy Taco's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yummy Taco 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 Yummy Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yummy Taco is inspected roughly once per year on average.