Manhattan, NY — Dos Caminos, the Mexican restaurant at 1567 Broadway in the heart of Times Square, received a Grade C score of 30 following a health inspection conducted on February 25, 2026. Inspectors documented two critical violations, including the presence of filth flies and improperly sanitized food contact surfaces.
The inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on February 27, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
During the February 25 inspection, DOHMH inspectors identified two critical violations at the establishment:
The first citation, recorded under violation code 04N, documented the presence of filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies in the establishment's food and non-food areas. This category encompasses house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies, and fruit flies. The presence of such pests in a food service environment is classified as a critical violation due to the potential for disease transmission and food contamination.
The second critical violation, cited under code 06D, noted that food contact surfaces were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use and following activities when contamination may have occurred. Food contact surfaces include cutting boards, prep tables, utensils, and other equipment that comes into direct contact with food during preparation and service.
No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection cycle.
Food Safety Context
Both violations identified at Dos Caminos are classified as critical under NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food service establishments in the city. Critical violations are those that directly contribute to foodborne illness risk and carry the highest point values in the DOHMH scoring system.
The FDA Food Code identifies pest activity in food preparation and service areas as a significant public health concern. Filth flies are known mechanical vectors capable of transferring pathogens from contaminated surfaces to food. The presence of these pests may indicate underlying sanitation issues, such as improper waste management or inadequate facility maintenance.
Proper washing, rinsing, and sanitizing of food contact surfaces is a foundational requirement of food safety management. The FDA Food Code specifies that food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized between uses, particularly when switching between different food types, to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth.
Establishments that receive critical violations are required to correct the cited conditions. DOHMH may conduct re-inspections to verify compliance.
Inspection History
A review of Dos Caminos' inspection record at this location shows a pattern of fluctuating scores over the past several years:
- November 27, 2024: Score 14 (Grade B)
- May 6, 2024: Score 34
- November 17, 2022: Score 12 (Grade A)
- April 6, 2022: Score 20
The restaurant earned a Grade A with a score of 12 in November 2022, indicating strong compliance at that time. However, scores have trended upward since then, with the May 2024 inspection resulting in a score of 34 and the most recent November 2024 inspection yielding a Grade B at 14 points. The current score of 30 represents the second time in the past year that the establishment has exceeded the 28-point threshold associated with a Grade C.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on the total number of violation points recorded during an inspection. Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations:
- Grade A: 0–13 points
- Grade B: 14–27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
A Grade C score indicates that inspectors identified conditions that require significant corrective action. Restaurants receiving a Grade C may request an adjudicatory hearing or await a re-inspection to potentially improve their score and posted grade.
Consumers can look up the full inspection history of any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, which is publicly accessible online. Inspection results, including specific violations and scores, are part of the public record and are updated regularly as new data becomes available.
More About This Restaurant
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