THE KING OF TACO in Jackson Heights
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026
📍 90-17 31 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11369 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
The King of Taco in Jackson Heights has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2025. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z with a score of 55 points across 8 inspections.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
THE KING OF TACO in Jackson Heights: Emergency Closures (2)
THE KING OF TACO in Jackson Heights: Full Inspection History (8 records)
✅ REOPENED
Mar 3, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening 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
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 2, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Violations:
06C
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 26, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 61
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE Z
Dec 14, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 55
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not prot...
GRADE Z
Dec 14, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 55
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not prot...
GRADE Z
Dec 14, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 55
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from c...
GRADE N
Oct 6, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 56
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.
TCS food removed from ...
Oct 6, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
THE KING OF TACO in Jackson Heights: News Coverage (1)
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THE KING OF TACO in Jackson Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE KING OF TACO last inspected?
- THE KING OF TACO was last inspected on March 3, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 2 points.
- What is THE KING OF TACO's current health grade?
- THE KING OF TACO currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has THE KING OF TACO been closed by NYC Health?
- THE KING OF TACO 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 THE KING OF TACO had?
- THE KING OF TACO has 8 health inspections on record from October 2025 through March 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE KING OF TACO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE KING OF TACO was 61 points on February 26, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.