TACOS EL TORITO VERSATILE in Melrose
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026
📍 608A MELROSE AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10455 ·
🍽️ Tex-Mex
Overview
Tacos El Torito Versatile in Melrose holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 5 points on its most recent inspection. Across 8 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
TACOS EL TORITO VERSATILE in Melrose: Full Inspection History (8 records)
Apr 2, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 57
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
Oct 16, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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
Oct 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
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 B
Mar 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
Feb 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair ...
Aug 16, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 6
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to...
GRADE A
Aug 11, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or ...
Jul 18, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 82
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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 proce...
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TACOS EL TORITO VERSATILE in Melrose: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TACOS EL TORITO VERSATILE last inspected?
- TACOS EL TORITO VERSATILE was last inspected on April 2, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 57 points.
- What is TACOS EL TORITO VERSATILE's current health grade?
- TACOS EL TORITO VERSATILE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has TACOS EL TORITO VERSATILE had?
- TACOS EL TORITO VERSATILE has 8 health inspections on record from July 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TACOS EL TORITO VERSATILE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TACOS EL TORITO VERSATILE was 82 points on July 18, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TACOS EL TORITO VERSATILE ever received a Grade C?
- No. TACOS EL TORITO VERSATILE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.