Grade AMexican

Homemade Taqueria

45-09 34 AVENUE, Queens, 11101

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Mar 26, 2026

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    Critical
  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Mar 26, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Feb 10, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)
Dec 4, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (3 critical)
Oct 20, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (3 critical)
Aug 29, 2024Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (2 critical)
Jun 26, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection9 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 16 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
  • 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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