MAMA TACO in Bushwick (West)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 29, 2026
📍 880 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11206 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
Mama Taco in Bushwick has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z, which indicates it is not in operation under the standard grading system. With 6 inspections recorded between 2023 and 2025, no standard letter grades (A, B, or C) have been assigned.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
MAMA TACO in Bushwick (West): Emergency Closures (2)
MAMA TACO in Bushwick (West): Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
May 29, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Nov 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
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.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Cold TCS fo...
GRADE Z
Oct 11, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 2, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 68
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 ho...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 2, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 68
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
Oct 2, 2023
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
Violations:
15-21
Jul 24, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 foo...
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MAMA TACO in Bushwick (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MAMA TACO last inspected?
- MAMA TACO was last inspected on May 29, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is MAMA TACO's current health grade?
- MAMA TACO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has MAMA TACO been closed by NYC Health?
- MAMA TACO 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 MAMA TACO had?
- MAMA TACO has 7 health inspections on record from July 2023 through May 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MAMA TACO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MAMA TACO was 68 points on October 2, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.