ORALE TACOS in Astoria (Central)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Nov 25, 2025
📍 23-23 30 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11102 ·
🍽️ Tex-Mex
Overview
Orale Tacos in Astoria has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z (score 25), which indicates it is not in compliance with health code requirements. Of 7 inspections on record, the restaurant has received a Grade A once, with no Grade B or C results recorded.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
ORALE TACOS in Astoria (Central): Emergency Closures (2)
ORALE TACOS in Astoria (Central): Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE Z
Nov 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
Jul 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes...
Jul 7, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) single service article not designated as a recyclable material.
Violations:
19-04
GRADE A
Apr 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Wiping cloths not stor...
GRADE P
Jun 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 58
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 58
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 1...
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ORALE TACOS in Astoria (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ORALE TACOS last inspected?
- ORALE TACOS was last inspected on November 25, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 25 points.
- What is ORALE TACOS's current health grade?
- ORALE TACOS currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has ORALE TACOS been closed by NYC Health?
- ORALE 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 ORALE TACOS had?
- ORALE TACOS has 7 health inspections on record from June 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at ORALE TACOS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ORALE TACOS was 58 points on June 6, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.