TAQUERIA SANTA FE in Sunnyside
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jul 25, 2025
📍 47-08 47 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11377 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Taqueria Santa Fe in Sunnyside currently holds a Grade Z pending re-inspection after scoring 22 points on its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection. The restaurant has 7 inspections on record since 2023, with 1 prior Grade B result and no emergency closures.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
TAQUERIA SANTA FE in Sunnyside: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE Z
Jul 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Jul 25, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Jun 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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-servi...
Jun 4, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Oct 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made...
Oct 31, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-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
Feb 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Violations:
02H
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TAQUERIA SANTA FE in Sunnyside: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TAQUERIA SANTA FE last inspected?
- TAQUERIA SANTA FE was last inspected on July 25, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is TAQUERIA SANTA FE's current health grade?
- TAQUERIA SANTA FE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has TAQUERIA SANTA FE had?
- TAQUERIA SANTA FE has 7 health inspections on record from February 2023 through July 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TAQUERIA SANTA FE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TAQUERIA SANTA FE was 42 points on June 4, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TAQUERIA SANTA FE ever received a Grade C?
- No. TAQUERIA SANTA FE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.