HOMEMADE TAQUERIA in Queens
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Nov 10, 2025
📍 247-73 JERICHO TURNPIKE, Queens, NY 11426 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Homemade Taqueria in Queens currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 46 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2023, the restaurant previously received Grade A on 2 occasions and has not been subject to emergency closure.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
HOMEMADE TAQUERIA in Queens: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Nov 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage ...
GRADE Z
May 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 46
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º ...
Feb 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Thawing procedure improper.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Fo...
GRADE A
Dec 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
Mar 8, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and en...
GRADE A
Mar 8, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Violations:
10B
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HOMEMADE TAQUERIA in Queens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HOMEMADE TAQUERIA last inspected?
- HOMEMADE TAQUERIA was last inspected on November 10, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 40 points.
- What is HOMEMADE TAQUERIA's current health grade?
- HOMEMADE TAQUERIA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has HOMEMADE TAQUERIA had?
- HOMEMADE TAQUERIA has 6 health inspections on record from March 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at HOMEMADE TAQUERIA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HOMEMADE TAQUERIA was 46 points on May 20, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has HOMEMADE TAQUERIA ever received a Grade C?
- No. HOMEMADE TAQUERIA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.