ILEGAL TAQUERIA in Bushwick (East)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 3 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 3, 2025
📍 614 WILSON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11207 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Ilegal Taqueria in Bushwick has been subject to 3 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH since 2023, despite holding a current Grade A. Across 6 inspections between 2023 and 2025, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A and 1 Grade C, indicating inconsistent compliance with health standards.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
ILEGAL TAQUERIA in Bushwick (East): Emergency Closures (3)
ILEGAL TAQUERIA in Bushwick (East): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Mar 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
GRADE C
Dec 12, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 1, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 8
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.
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where foo...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 1, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Violations:
20-01
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 1, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 8
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
Violations:
02C
Nov 20, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 48
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.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing uten...
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ILEGAL TAQUERIA in Bushwick (East): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ILEGAL TAQUERIA last inspected?
- ILEGAL TAQUERIA was last inspected on March 3, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is ILEGAL TAQUERIA's current health grade?
- ILEGAL TAQUERIA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has ILEGAL TAQUERIA been closed by NYC Health?
- ILEGAL TAQUERIA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 3 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has ILEGAL TAQUERIA had?
- ILEGAL TAQUERIA has 6 health inspections on record from November 2023 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at ILEGAL TAQUERIA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ILEGAL TAQUERIA was 48 points on November 20, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.