Homemade Taqueria
75-03 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, 11372
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (11 months ago).
Last inspected Sep 2, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Sep 2, 2025
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
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.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 7 (3 critical) |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×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.
- 24 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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