FRESH TACO in Ridgewood
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 13, 2026
📍 1701 PUTNAM AVENUE, Queens, NY 11385 ·
🍽️ Tex-Mex
Overview
Fresh Taco in Ridgewood holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a current inspection score of 18 points. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions and has no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
FRESH TACO in Ridgewood: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE Z
Jan 13, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 18
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or pr...
Nov 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
GRADE A
Aug 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh f...
Jun 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 56
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held a...
GRADE A
Mar 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
Feb 1, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mater...
GRADE A
Jan 25, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Nuisanc...
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FRESH TACO in Ridgewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FRESH TACO last inspected?
- FRESH TACO was last inspected on January 13, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 18 points.
- What is FRESH TACO's current health grade?
- FRESH TACO currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has FRESH TACO had?
- FRESH TACO has 7 health inspections on record from January 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at FRESH TACO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at FRESH TACO was 56 points on June 20, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has FRESH TACO ever received a Grade C?
- No. FRESH TACO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.