Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
January 13, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 0
Fresh Taco currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 13, 2026 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Latest Inspection Details
January 13, 2026
- Date
- January 13, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 5
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
Jan 13, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 24, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 12, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 20, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 20, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 1, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Fresh Taco has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and August 2024. Its latest score was 5, lower than its August 2024 score of 12.
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.
Fresh Taco's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fresh Taco's current NYC health grade?
Fresh Taco currently has a A grade.
When was Fresh Taco last inspected?
Fresh Taco was last inspected on January 13, 2026.
What was Fresh Taco's latest inspection score?
Fresh Taco's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did Fresh Taco have in its latest inspection?
Fresh Taco had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Fresh Taco located?
Fresh Taco is located at 1701 Putnam Avenue in Queens, NY 11385.
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: 50072251
Last updated: June 26, 2026