Taco Veloz
86-10 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, 11372
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 22, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 22, 2025
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.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| May 16, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Mar 23, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 3 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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