Manhattan, NY — Anejo Tribeca, a Mexican restaurant at 31 Walker Street in Tribeca, received a Grade B score of 20 following a health inspection conducted on February 26, 2026. The inspection identified one critical violation related to evidence of rodent activity, marking a decline from the restaurant's previous Grade A status.

The inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 2, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

During the February 26 inspection, DOHMH inspectors documented one critical violation at the establishment:

  • Evidence of rats or live rats in the establishment's food or non-food areas (Violation Code 04K)

No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection cycle. The single critical violation was sufficient to bring the restaurant's score to 20 points, placing it in the Grade B range.

Rodent activity is classified as a critical violation under NYC Health Code Article 81 because of the direct risk rodents pose to food safety. Rats can contaminate food, food preparation surfaces, and storage areas with pathogens including Salmonella and E. coli through droppings, urine, and direct contact.

Food Safety Context

Under the FDA Food Code and NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to maintain premises free of vermin, including rats and mice. Evidence of rodent activity — such as droppings, gnaw marks, burrows, or live sightings — constitutes a critical public health violation.

DOHMH assigns point values to each violation based on severity. Critical violations carry higher point values than general violations. A restaurant's total score determines its letter grade, with lower scores indicating fewer or less severe violations.

The citation for rodent evidence does not necessarily indicate that food was directly contaminated, but it does signal conditions that require immediate corrective action by the establishment.

Inspection History

Anejo Tribeca's recent inspection record shows fluctuation between Grade A scores and higher-scoring inspections:

  • Feb 26, 2026: Score 20 (Grade B) — Evidence of rats cited
  • Aug 13, 2024: Score 12 (Grade A)
  • Dec 5, 2023: Score 34 (No grade recorded)
  • Jul 7, 2022: Score 13 (Grade A)

The restaurant had maintained a Grade A since its August 2024 inspection. The December 2023 score of 34 placed the establishment in the Grade C range at that time, though the most recent Grade A in 2024 indicated the restaurant had addressed prior issues before this latest inspection.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades based on the total violation points recorded during an inspection:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C may request a re-inspection. Grade cards must be posted in a visible location near the entrance per DOHMH requirements.

Consumers can look up the full inspection history of any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, which is updated regularly as new inspection data becomes available. Anejo Tribeca's complete record, including detailed violation descriptions, is accessible through the city's open data portal.

More About This Restaurant

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