Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
May 15, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
LA Taqueria currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 15, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
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.
- Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
Latest Inspection Details
May 15, 2025
- Date
- May 15, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 10, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 13, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
LA Taqueria has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and October 2023. Its latest score remained 13 in both inspections.
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.
LA Taqueria's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is LA Taqueria's current NYC health grade?
LA Taqueria currently has a A grade.
When was LA Taqueria last inspected?
LA Taqueria was last inspected on May 15, 2025.
What was LA Taqueria's latest inspection score?
LA Taqueria's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did LA Taqueria have in its latest inspection?
LA Taqueria had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is LA Taqueria located?
LA Taqueria is located at 572 Grand Street in Brooklyn, NY 11211.
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: 50102850
Last updated: June 26, 2026