Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
October 10, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
Xochitl Taqueria currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 10, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
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
October 10, 2025
- Date
- October 10, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Oct 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 15, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Xochitl Taqueria has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: October 2025 and June 2024. Its latest score was 7, lower than its June 2024 score of 13.
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.
Xochitl Taqueria's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xochitl Taqueria's current NYC health grade?
Xochitl Taqueria currently has a A grade.
When was Xochitl Taqueria last inspected?
Xochitl Taqueria was last inspected on October 10, 2025.
What was Xochitl Taqueria's latest inspection score?
Xochitl Taqueria's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did Xochitl Taqueria have in its latest inspection?
Xochitl Taqueria had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Xochitl Taqueria located?
Xochitl Taqueria is located at 176 Smith Street in Brooklyn, NY 11201.
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: 50103517
Last updated: June 26, 2026