Mexican · Elmhurst
TAQUERIA EL ITACATE health grade & inspection history
40-06 83 STREET, Queens, NY 11373
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jan 2, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on May 26, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04HCritical violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04NCritical violation
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 06ACritical violation
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.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 10E
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Score trend
TAQUERIA EL ITACATE inspection history
18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | — | 29 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 2, 2025 | A | 11 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Oct 4, 2024 | — | 44 | 10 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 15, 2023 | A | 13 | 3 | 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.
- 04LRecorded in 3 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08ARecorded in 3 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04NRecorded in 2 inspections
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 06CRecorded in 2 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.
- 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.
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Common questions
TAQUERIA EL ITACATE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for TAQUERIA EL ITACATE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jan 2, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 29 violation points.
When was TAQUERIA EL ITACATE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated May 26, 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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