Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
December 3, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 3
Taco Bell currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 3, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
December 3, 2025
- Date
- December 3, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Dec 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 4, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 8, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 15, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taco Bell has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and December 2024. Its latest score was 10, slightly higher than its December 2024 score of 9.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Taco Bell's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taco Bell's current NYC health grade?
Taco Bell currently has a A grade.
When was Taco Bell last inspected?
Taco Bell was last inspected on December 3, 2025.
What was Taco Bell's latest inspection score?
Taco Bell's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did Taco Bell have in its latest inspection?
Taco Bell had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Taco Bell located?
Taco Bell is located at 249 East 149th Street in The Bronx, NY 10451.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50058477
Last updated: June 26, 2026