NACHO MACHO TACOS in Crown Heights (North)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026
📍 417 PROSPECT PLACE, Brooklyn, NY 11238 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Nacho Macho Tacos in Crown Heights has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 6 points, and has received Grade A on 3 of its 8 inspections over the past three years.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
3
Grade A Inspections
NACHO MACHO TACOS in Crown Heights (North): Emergency Closures (2)
NACHO MACHO TACOS in Crown Heights (North): Full Inspection History (8 records)
Mar 11, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial 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...
Violations:
28-03
GRADE A
Mar 11, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 6
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
GRADE Z
Nov 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / 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
Nov 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 41
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 house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 41
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 house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Violations:
04N
GRADE A
Apr 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Aug 30, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
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.
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...
GRADE A
Jan 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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.
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NACHO MACHO TACOS in Crown Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NACHO MACHO TACOS last inspected?
- NACHO MACHO TACOS was last inspected on March 11, 2026 (Grade A).
- What is NACHO MACHO TACOS's current health grade?
- NACHO MACHO TACOS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has NACHO MACHO TACOS been closed by NYC Health?
- NACHO MACHO TACOS 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 NACHO MACHO TACOS had?
- NACHO MACHO TACOS has 8 health inspections on record from January 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at NACHO MACHO TACOS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NACHO MACHO TACOS was 41 points on November 17, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.