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Mexican · Elmhurst
HOMEMADE TAQUERIA health grade & inspection history
40-10 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11368
30 latest violation-point score
Most recent represented grade is pending (Apr 7, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 7, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Apr 7, 2026Inspection date
5Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02HCritical violation
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- 04HCritical violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 06ECritical violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
HOMEMADE TAQUERIA inspection history
2 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 7, 2026 | — | 30 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 7, 2026 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | 28 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 3, 2025 | C | 44 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 10, 2025 | — | 36 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 10, 2025 | — | — | 3 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 29, 2025 | B | 24 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Sep 27, 2024 | — | 32 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 02BRecorded in 5 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 10FRecorded in 4 inspections
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.
- 02GRecorded in 4 inspections
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.
- 06CRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 10GRecorded in 3 inspections
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 06DRecorded in 3 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 04HRecorded in 2 inspections
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 20-06Recorded in 2 inspections
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Official location
HOMEMADE TAQUERIA on the map
Common questions
HOMEMADE TAQUERIA inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for HOMEMADE TAQUERIA?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded, dated Apr 7, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 30 violation points.
When was HOMEMADE TAQUERIA last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 7, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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