Staten Island, NY — Taqueria Restaurant Tres Amigos, located at 7528 Amboy Road in Staten Island, received a score of 26 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 23, 2026. The score places the restaurant at the upper end of the Grade B range, two points below the threshold at which a Grade C would be issued. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 25, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented five violations in total — one critical and four non-critical.

The critical violation, Code 06D, cited food contact surfaces as not being properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use or following activities where contamination may have occurred. Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at required intervals to prevent cross-contamination and potential foodborne illness.

Among the non-critical violations, two separate citations under Code 08A noted that the establishment was not free of harborage conditions or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests. A Code 28-03 violation was recorded for a lighting fixture located near food storage or preparation areas that was not fitted with a shatterproof bulb or proper shielding — a precaution required to prevent glass contamination in food areas. Additionally, Code 10F cited a non-food contact surface or piece of equipment made of unacceptable material or not maintained in a manner that allows for proper cleaning.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes food safety standards for all food service establishments operating in the five boroughs. Critical violations, such as improper sanitization of food contact surfaces, carry greater weight in DOHMH scoring because they are directly associated with conditions that can lead to foodborne illness. Non-critical violations typically relate to facility maintenance and sanitation practices that, left unaddressed, can create conditions favorable to contamination or pest activity.

The FDA Food Code, which informs New York City's standards, classifies improper cleaning and sanitization of equipment as a priority violation requiring immediate corrective action.

Inspection History

The March 2026 inspection represents a decline from the restaurant's previous compliance record:

  • June 26, 2024: Score 13 (Grade A)
  • April 18, 2023: Score 17

The restaurant had previously maintained Grade A status as recently as June 2024, making the current score of 26 a notable shift in its inspection performance.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH issues letter grades based on inspection scores, which are posted publicly at the restaurant:

  • A: 0–13 points (lowest violation severity)
  • B: 14–27 points
  • C: 28 or more points (highest violation severity)

Scores reflect the number and severity of violations identified at the time of inspection. A score of 26 falls within the Grade B range but represents the higher end of that band.

Consumers can look up inspection records for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov. Inspection reports are public record and are updated as new inspections are completed.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Taqueria Restaurant Tres Amigos including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.