TACO VELOZ in Elmhurst
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 22, 2025
📍 86-10 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372 ·
🍽️ Tex-Mex
Overview
Taco Veloz in Elmhurst holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 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
3
Grade A Inspections
TACO VELOZ in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jul 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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 during active necessary preparation.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food con...
May 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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.
Sanitized equipment or...
May 16, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Violations:
19-10
GRADE A
Mar 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Food worker/food vendo...
GRADE A
Dec 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, b...
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TACO VELOZ in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TACO VELOZ last inspected?
- TACO VELOZ was last inspected on July 22, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is TACO VELOZ's current health grade?
- TACO VELOZ currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has TACO VELOZ had?
- TACO VELOZ has 5 health inspections on record from December 2022 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at TACO VELOZ?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TACO VELOZ was 21 points on May 16, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TACO VELOZ ever received a Grade C?
- No. TACO VELOZ has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.