1368 Forest Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 489-8268
Current Inspection Grade: A
At A Glance
La Casa Del Taco has an average score of 13.5 from 2 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is under 14, which equates to having an A average. This shows that La Casa Del Taco 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.
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
11/16/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 17 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- (Critical) Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- (Critical) Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
05/23/2022 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | Score: 10 | A
- (Critical) Hot food item that has been cooked and refrigerated is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
- Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
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