Latest inspection: Grade pending 19 points · B-range score, not an assigned B Previous assigned grade: A · Jul 29, 2024

Tex-Mex · Mott Haven-Port Morris

TACO VELOZ VIP health grade & inspection history

359 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, NY 10454

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19
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 29% of comparable Bronx inspections

Score from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 10, 2026. It falls in the B range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.

About the restaurant

What to know about TACO VELOZ VIP

TACO VELOZ VIP is a compact Mott Haven-Port Morris Tex-Mex restaurant specializing in generously filled tacos and other Mexican street-food staples. Tostadas, burritos, and green sauce are part of the menu’s recurring profile, with late-night availability making the restaurant a useful option beyond standard dinner hours. The setting is small and informal, suited to takeout or a quick meal. This profile also lets you check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

Tex-MexMexican restaurant

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 10, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02G
    Critical violation

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

  • 02H
    Critical violation

    After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

  • 10B

    Anti-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.

  • 10F

    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.

Score trend

TACO VELOZ VIP inspection history

8 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.

DateAssigned gradeScoreViolationsInspection
Aug 10, 2026Pending194Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Dec 11, 2025Not assigned274Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jul 29, 2024A112Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 02H
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

Official location

TACO VELOZ VIP on the map

Common questions

TACO VELOZ VIP inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for TACO VELOZ VIP?

The latest comparable inspection on Aug 10, 2026 has 19 violation points, which falls in the B score range, but its grade is pending. The previous assigned grade was A, dated Jul 29, 2024.

When was TACO VELOZ VIP last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 10, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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