What is Taco Bell's health inspection score?

Taco Bell has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

Taco Bell was last inspected on February 17, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taco Bell have?

Taco Bell has 12 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taco Bell safe to eat at?

Taco Bell has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Taco Bell serve?

Taco Bell serves Tex-Mex cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Taco Bell

Name: Taco Bell
Address: 135-25 79 STREET, Queens, 11414
Rating: 78

135-25 79 STREET, Queens

Last Inspected: 2/17/2026

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Tex-Mex•Queens

Ranked #988 of 1000 in Queens

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Feb 17, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-13 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 65/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (78/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

135-25 79 STREET, Queens, NY 11414

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

Jul

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

Feb

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Feb 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High3 Med

4 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

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.−5
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.−5
10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High2 Med

5 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
05BHarmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

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.−5
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.−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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