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Rey Tacos

Name: Rey Tacos
Address: 626 Melrose Avenue, NYC, NY, 10455, US
Telephone: (347) 358-9482

626 Melrose Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

Mexican Melrose South-Mott Haven North (347) 358-9482

Not yet graded

Rey Tacos was last inspected on October 14, 2026 and scored 25 points (B range). Inspectors found 4 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 14, 2026 · Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

Score: 25 points (B range)

2 critical2 general

CriticalFood temperature

Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

Official wording (code 02G)
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.
CriticalPests

Flies or other nuisance pests were found.

Official wording (code 04N)
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.
GeneralFacility upkeep

Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

Official wording (code 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.
GeneralPests

The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

Official wording (code 08A)
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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