TACO BELL in Melrose
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025
📍 249 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx, NY 10451 ·
🍽️ Tex-Mex
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🚇 149th Street-Grand Concourse
Overview
Taco Bell in Melrose, Bronx holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
TACO BELL in Melrose: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Dec 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
GRADE A
Dec 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. ...
Nov 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or no...
GRADE A
Nov 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 un...
GRADE A
Aug 2, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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TACO BELL in Melrose: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TACO BELL last inspected?
- TACO BELL was last inspected on December 3, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 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 5 health inspections on record from August 2022 through December 2025. 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 19 points on November 8, 2024. 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.