Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
October 29, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 3
Taqueria el Patron currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 29, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Thawing procedure improper.
Latest Inspection Details
October 29, 2025
- Date
- October 29, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Oct 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 30, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 10, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taqueria el Patron has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: October 2025 and October 2023. Its latest score was 11, slightly higher than its October 2023 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.
Taqueria el Patron's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taqueria el Patron's current NYC health grade?
Taqueria el Patron currently has a A grade.
When was Taqueria el Patron last inspected?
Taqueria el Patron was last inspected on October 29, 2025.
What was Taqueria el Patron's latest inspection score?
Taqueria el Patron's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Taqueria el Patron have in its latest inspection?
Taqueria el Patron had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Taqueria el Patron located?
Taqueria el Patron is located at 51 Lincoln Road in Brooklyn, NY 11225.
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: 50034573
Last updated: June 26, 2026