TAQUITOS MEXICO RESTAURANT

GRADE A

Friday, December 17, 2021

Overview

TAQUITOS MEXICO RESTAURANT in Sheepshead Bay Manhattan Beach Gerritsen Beach received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on December 17, 2021, scoring 11 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
2223 AVENUE X
Brooklyn, NY 11235
Cuisine
Mexican
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
4 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 10J

Hand wash sign not posted Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.

Hand wash sign not posted

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Hand wash sign not posted Food contact s to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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TAQUITOS MEXICO RESTAURANT — Inspection Questions

Did TAQUITOS MEXICO RESTAURANT pass their NYC health inspection on December 17, 2021?
TAQUITOS MEXICO RESTAURANT passed with an A grade on December 17, 2021 with a score of 11 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did TAQUITOS MEXICO RESTAURANT have?
TAQUITOS MEXICO RESTAURANT 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 10J mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10J (Hand wash sign not posted Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.) is a critical violation. Hand wash sign not posted Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Hand wash sign not posted Food contact s to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.