Latest inspection: No letter assigned 45 points · C-range score, not an assigned C Previous assigned grade: A · Feb 18, 2025

Mexican · Belmont

TAQUERIA EMILIO 2 health grade & inspection history

667 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx, NY 10458

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45
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 2% of comparable Bronx inspections Local context 34 points above the local median

Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jul 16, 2026. It falls in the C range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.

About the restaurant

What to know about TAQUERIA EMILIO 2

Taqueria Emilio 2 is a Mexican taco restaurant in Belmont, Bronx, centered on tacos and flavorful Mexican fare. It offers a straightforward neighborhood setting for a casual meal or takeout, with a menu focused on familiar taco-shop staples. This profile also lets you check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

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Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Jul 16, 2026Inspection date
9Violations recorded
5Critical 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.

  • 04K
    Critical violation

    Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 04N
    Critical violation

    Filth 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.

  • 06C
    Critical violation

    Food, 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.

  • 06F
    Critical violation

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

  • 08A

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 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.

  • 10G

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Score trend

TAQUERIA EMILIO 2 inspection history

35 more 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
Jul 16, 2026Not assigned459Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Feb 18, 2025Not assigned1Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Feb 18, 2025A103Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jul 3, 2024Not assigned193Cycle 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.

  • 04N
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Filth 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.

  • 06C
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Food, 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.

  • 08A
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 10B
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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
    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

TAQUERIA EMILIO 2 on the map

Common questions

TAQUERIA EMILIO 2 inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for TAQUERIA EMILIO 2?

The latest comparable inspection on Jul 16, 2026 has 45 violation points, which falls in the C score range, but no letter grade is recorded for that inspection. The previous assigned grade was A, dated Feb 18, 2025.

When was TAQUERIA EMILIO 2 last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 16, 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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