Grade AMexican

La Casa Del Taco

1368 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island, 10302

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · New York City health department

An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Critical
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jun 22, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (4 critical)
Apr 22, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	1
Nov 16, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (3 critical)

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

2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

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