Taco City Cuisine
48-14 BROADWAY, Queens, 11103
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (8 months ago).
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 17, 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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 37 rodent inspections on record, 10 finding rat activity.
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