TACO EXPRESS
GRADE AWednesday, December 20, 2023
Overview
TACO EXPRESS in Bellerose received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on December 20, 2023, scoring 5 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.
Address
251-14 HILLSIDE AVENUE
Queens, NY 11426
Cuisine
Tex-Mex
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
8 inspections
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
10H
Sanitization not provided for utensil washing
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.
⚠️ Why This Matters
Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths
📋 Code Requirements
Use approved sanitizer at correct concentration; test strips required; proper contact time
CDC Risk Factor:
Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
TACO EXPRESS — Inspection Questions
- Did TACO EXPRESS pass their NYC health inspection on December 20, 2023?
- TACO EXPRESS passed with an A grade on December 20, 2023 with a score of 5 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
- What critical violations did TACO EXPRESS have?
- TACO EXPRESS had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
- What does violation code 10H mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 10H (Sanitization not provided for utensil washing) is a major violation. Utensils must be properly sanitized after washing to kill remaining bacteria Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths