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Mexican · Mott Haven-Port Morris
TACO VELOZ MX RESTAURANT health grade & inspection history
536 E 138TH ST, Bronx, NY 10454
19 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: B (Aug 4, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Aug 4, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Aug 4, 2025Inspection date
5Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 09A
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
- 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
TACO VELOZ MX RESTAURANT inspection history
Same score as 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | — | — | 0 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 4, 2025 | B | 19 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Sep 11, 2024 | — | 19 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 11, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / 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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10FRecorded in 2 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.
Official location
TACO VELOZ MX RESTAURANT on the map
Common questions
TACO VELOZ MX RESTAURANT inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for TACO VELOZ MX RESTAURANT?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is B, dated Aug 4, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 19 violation points.
When was TACO VELOZ MX RESTAURANT last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 4, 2025.
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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