TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL in Norwood
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Aug 19, 2025
📍 3403 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10467 ·
🍽️ Tex-Mex
Overview
Taco Express Mexican Grill in Norwood has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH since 2024. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z status with a score of 18 points across 9 inspections, and has 1 Grade C on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL in Norwood: Emergency Closures (2)
TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL in Norwood: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE Z
Aug 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 18
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.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to e...
Aug 19, 2025
— Trans Fat / Re-inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food tha...
Aug 19, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Aug 19, 2025
— Trans Fat / Re-inspection
Mar 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 dispense...
GRADE C
Dec 5, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening 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
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 2, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 65
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by mana...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 2, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 65
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.
Single service article...
Aug 6, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
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 ...
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TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL in Norwood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL last inspected?
- TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL was last inspected on August 19, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 18 points.
- What is TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL's current health grade?
- TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL been closed by NYC Health?
- TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL 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 TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL had?
- TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL has 9 health inspections on record from August 2024 through August 2025. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL was 65 points on December 2, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.