What is Taco Taxi's health inspection score?

Taco Taxi has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taco Taxi last inspected?

Taco Taxi was last inspected on April 2, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taco Taxi have?

Taco Taxi has 58 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taco Taxi safe to eat at?

Yes, Taco Taxi has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Taco Taxi serve?

Taco Taxi serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Taco Taxi

Name: Taco Taxi
Address: 89 EAST CENTRAL AVENUE, Pearl River, 10965
Rating: 90

89 EAST CENTRAL AVENUE, Pearl River

Last Inspected: 4/2/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Apr 2, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.4

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 83/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (90/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

9 basic

Aug

Nov 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

7 basic

Jun

Sep 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Apr

Oct 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

5 basic

Apr

Inspection History

9 records on file

6 Inspection3 Re-Inspection

Apr 26

Inspection InspectionLatest

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 25

Inspection Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 25

Inspection Inspection

1 High7 Basic

8 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5EEnough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.−10

Basic (7)

−14 pts

12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Nov 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5EEnough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.−10

Basic (2)

−4 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5EEnough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.−10

Basic (4)

−8 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Sep 24

Inspection Inspection

2 High5 Basic

7 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5BPotentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.−10
5EEnough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.−10

Basic (5)

−10 pts

15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−30 pts

Jun 24

Inspection Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Nov 23

Re-Inspection Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
12AHot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 23

Inspection Inspection

2 High9 Basic

11 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10
2EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.−10

Basic (9)

−18 pts

12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
12AHot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2

Base deductions−38 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · 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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