TACO BELL in Howard Beach Lindenwood
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026
📍 135-25 79 STREET, Queens, NY 11414 ·
🍽️ Tex-Mex
Overview
Taco Bell in Howard Beach holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 11 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
TACO BELL in Howard Beach Lindenwood: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Feb 17, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Anti-siphonage or back...
Feb 17, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE A
Sep 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
Jul 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow preventi...
Jul 25, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Violations:
19-06
GRADE A
Dec 7, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 4
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
GRADE A
Sep 29, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operatio...
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TACO BELL in Howard Beach Lindenwood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TACO BELL last inspected?
- TACO BELL was last inspected on February 17, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is TACO BELL's current health grade?
- TACO BELL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has TACO BELL had?
- TACO BELL has 7 health inspections on record from September 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at TACO BELL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TACO BELL was 32 points on July 25, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TACO BELL ever received a Grade C?
- No. TACO BELL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.