Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
29
Last inspection
May 26, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
23 / 6
Taqueria el Itacate currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 26, 2026 found 7 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 29 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
May 26, 2026
- Date
- May 26, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 29
- Critical points
- 23
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 7 (4 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
May 26, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 4, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 15, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taqueria el Itacate has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2025 and June 2023. Its latest score was 11, lower than its June 2023 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.
Taqueria el Itacate's latest score: 29
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taqueria el Itacate's current NYC health grade?
Taqueria el Itacate does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Taqueria el Itacate last inspected?
Taqueria el Itacate was last inspected on May 26, 2026.
What was Taqueria el Itacate's latest inspection score?
Taqueria el Itacate's latest inspection score was 29 points.
How many violations did Taqueria el Itacate have in its latest inspection?
Taqueria el Itacate had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Taqueria el Itacate located?
Taqueria el Itacate is located at 40-06 83rd Street in Queens, NY 11373.
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: 50000310
Last updated: June 26, 2026