HOMEMADE TAQUERIA in Kew Gardens
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 21, 2025
📍 80-60 LEFFERTS BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11415 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Homemade Taqueria in Kew Gardens holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 9 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022 and has received Grade A on 3 of its 8 total inspections.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
3
Grade A Inspections
HOMEMADE TAQUERIA in Kew Gardens: Emergency Closures (2)
HOMEMADE TAQUERIA in Kew Gardens: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Jan 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Jun 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Jan 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
Oct 6, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 12
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 or other pests.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or m...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 3, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection
Score: 0
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 3, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection
Score: 0
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.
Violations:
10F
Aug 31, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 0
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
GRADE A
Jan 25, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bott...
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HOMEMADE TAQUERIA in Kew Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HOMEMADE TAQUERIA last inspected?
- HOMEMADE TAQUERIA was last inspected on January 21, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is HOMEMADE TAQUERIA's current health grade?
- HOMEMADE TAQUERIA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- 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 8 health inspections on record from January 2022 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at HOMEMADE TAQUERIA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HOMEMADE TAQUERIA was 12 points on January 24, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.