La Taqueria

572 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(212) 361-6164

Current Inspection Grade: A
Current Grade: A
Last Graded: 01/12/2022
 
 

At A Glance

La Taqueria has an average score of 12.75 from 4 scored inspections (see inspection history). The average is under 14, which equates to having an A average. This shows that La Taqueria consistently maintains a high level of control over food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.

An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.

Inspection History

10/10/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 13 | A
  1. (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  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.
  3. Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
  4. Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
12/13/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 14 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
  2. (Critical) Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  3. (Critical) Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
  4. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
01/12/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 9 | A
  1. (Critical) Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
  2. Food contact surface not properly maintained.
  3. Thawing procedures improper.
07/30/2021 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | Score: 15 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
  2. (Critical) Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

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