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Mexican · Mott Haven-Port Morris
TAQUERIA EL TANQUE health grade & inspection history
260 BROOK AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10454
11 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Nov 10, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Nov 10, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Nov 10, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 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.
- 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
TAQUERIA EL TANQUE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | A | 11 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 9, 2024 | A | 9 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Feb 6, 2024 | — | 3 | 1 | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / 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.
- 10FRecorded in 3 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.
- 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.
Official location
TAQUERIA EL TANQUE on the map
Common questions
TAQUERIA EL TANQUE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for TAQUERIA EL TANQUE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Nov 10, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 11 violation points.
When was TAQUERIA EL TANQUE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Nov 10, 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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