What is Coco Taqueria's health inspection score?

Coco Taqueria has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Coco Taqueria last inspected?

Coco Taqueria was last inspected on October 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Coco Taqueria have?

Coco Taqueria has 46 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Coco Taqueria safe to eat at?

Yes, Coco Taqueria has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Coco Taqueria serve?

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

Official Health Record

Coco Taqueria

Name: Coco Taqueria
Address: 138 LAKE AVENUE, Yonkers, 10703
Rating: 89

138 LAKE AVENUE, Yonkers

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Oct 22, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 86/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (89/100) 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

Jan 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

7 basic

Jan

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Aug 2025

3 inspections

7 high priority

28 basic

Aug

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Re-Inspection5 Inspection

Oct 25

Re-Inspection InspectionLatest

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 25

Re-Inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 25

Inspection Inspection

2 High8 Basic

10 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

6BEnough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140�F.−10
2EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.−10

Basic (8)

−16 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
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−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
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
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2

Base deductions−36 pts

Aug 25

Inspection Inspection

1 High10 Basic

11 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3CFood workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.−10

Basic (10)

−20 pts

10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
14AInsects, rodents present−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
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−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

Base deductions−30 pts

Aug 25

Inspection Inspection

4 High10 Basic

14 total

40/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

2EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.−10
6BEnough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140�F.−10
4AToxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.−10
5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (10)

−20 pts

14AInsects, rodents present−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−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
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
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2

Base deductions−60 pts

Jul 24

Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Re-Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Inspection Inspection

2 High7 Basic

9 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3CFood workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.−10
6APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.−10

Basic (7)

−14 pts

11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
14AInsects, rodents present−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
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2

Base deductions−34 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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