HOMEMADE TAQUERIA in Elmhurst
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026
📍 40-10 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11368 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Homemade Taqueria in Elmhurst has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z based on a score of 30 points, with 11 inspections on record between 2023 and 2026, including 1 Grade B and 1 Grade C result.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
HOMEMADE TAQUERIA in Elmhurst: Emergency Closures (2)
HOMEMADE TAQUERIA in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (12 records)
GRADE Z
Apr 7, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 30
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.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method...
Apr 7, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
Sep 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
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.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Hot TCS f...
Sep 25, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE Z
Jun 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 45
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
Apr 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to ...
Apr 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Violations:
19-10
GRADE B
Jan 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
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.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Food c...
Sep 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
GRADE C
Mar 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 37
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not access...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 37
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accept...
Violations:
05D
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HOMEMADE TAQUERIA in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HOMEMADE TAQUERIA last inspected?
- HOMEMADE TAQUERIA was last inspected on April 7, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 30 points.
- What is HOMEMADE TAQUERIA's current health grade?
- HOMEMADE TAQUERIA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has HOMEMADE TAQUERIA been closed by NYC Health?
- HOMEMADE TAQUERIA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has HOMEMADE TAQUERIA had?
- HOMEMADE TAQUERIA has 12 health inspections on record from March 2023 through April 2026. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at HOMEMADE TAQUERIA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HOMEMADE TAQUERIA was 45 points on June 3, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.