Taco Bell
1503 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 10029
Tex-Mex
6463623400
AScore: 13
Last inspected: January 15, 2025
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Inspection History
January 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
04NFilth 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.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10FNon-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.
March 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BScore: 22
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10BAnti-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.
10FNon-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.
May 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 14
06CFood, 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
10FNon-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.
March 23, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 11
06CFood not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
08CPesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
10FNon-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.