The King Of Taco
90-17 31 AVENUE, Queens 11369
Mexican
Risk
Elevated
score 64/100
4
inspections on file
21
total violations
11
critical violations
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Risk assessment
auto-generatedThis establishment shows a pattern of findings that pushes it above the typical risk band. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-08) earned a Grade B. Inspectors recorded 11 critical violations across the visits on file — these are the findings most associated with foodborne illness. The trend is concerning: its grade slipped versus the prior inspection.
Inspection history
- BScore 212026-06-08Violations were cited in the following area(s). · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- minor Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- CRITICAL Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- minor Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- minor Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- minor 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.
- 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.
- AScore 22026-03-03Establishment re-opened by DOHMH. · Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
- minor 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.
- BScore 222026-03-02Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. · Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
- CRITICAL Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- minor 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.
- 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.
- minor 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.
- CRITICAL Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- minor Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- CScore 612026-02-26Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. · Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
- minor 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.
- minor Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
- CRITICAL Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- CRITICAL Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- CRITICAL Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- CRITICAL Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- CRITICAL Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Source: NYC DOHMH (data.cityofnewyork.us · 43nn-pn8j). This page is a snapshot — verify current status with the official city portal.