A

Taco Bell

December 4, 2025 · A

😇clean

official resultA
gradeGrade A
score11 pts
inspection typeCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
failed findings4
critical findings1

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitizedcritical

Official wording: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
code 06DCriticalstatus: Critical
facility / equipment issue

Official wording: Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
code 10Cstatus: Not Critical
facility / equipment issue

Official wording: Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
code 10Estatus: Not Critical
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: 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.
code 10Fstatus: Not Critical

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with A on July 9, 2025: Score changed by -2 points. 3 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: NYC Open Data.