Mexican Restaurant Inspections in NYC

1,044 Mexican restaurants · 4,243 inspections on record

Overview

NYC has 1,044 Mexican restaurants with health inspection records. 85.1% of inspections result in Grade A, above the citywide average. 109 locations have been closed by NYC Health inspectors.

1,044
Restaurants
85.1%
Grade A Rate
19.1
Avg Score
109
Total Closures

Mexican Restaurants by Borough

Brooklyn
299 restaurants
Manhattan
297 restaurants
Queens
249 restaurants
Bronx
142 restaurants
Staten Island
56 restaurants
0
1 restaurants

Most Common Violations at Mexican Restaurants

1
Non-food Contact Surfaces Not Clean (10F)
2
Facility Not Free from Harborage Conditions (08A)
3
Food not protected from contamination (06C)

Mexican Restaurants in NYC

TORO LOCO
15 STONE STREET, Manhattan
GRADE B
EL MEXICANO
230 HOYT STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
TACO EXPRESS
39-35 BELL BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
VAMOS AL TEQUILA
162 FRANKLIN STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
AVE P COFFEE SHOP
401 AVENUE P, Brooklyn
GRADE A
THE BIRRIA ON THE BLOCK
104-02 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
TAQUERIA EL TORITO
32 VARET STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
RUTA DEL SABOR
1278 CASTLETON AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE A
TACOS EL CHULETON
2392 GRAND CONCOURSE, Bronx
GRADE A
TLAXCALITA LA BELLA
104-22 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
CASA CARMEN
114 FRANKLIN STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
QDOBA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2750 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island
GRADE A
EL MIRADOR RESTAURANT
59 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
RINCONCITO TEPEYAC
381 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx
GRADE A
LA COMADRE MEXICAN RESTAURANT & BAKERY
75-10A JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
GRADE A
LUCHADORES
87 SOUTH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
I LOVE GUACAMOLE
647 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
GIOVANNI'S PIZZA & MEXICAN RESTAURANT
45-59 47 STREET, Queens
GRADE A
RUTA OAXACA
35-03 BROADWAY, Queens
GRADE Z

Mexican Restaurant Inspections: Frequently Asked Questions

How many Mexican restaurants are in NYC?
There are 1,044 Mexican restaurants with NYC health inspection records.
What health grade do Mexican restaurants typically receive?
85.1% of Mexican restaurant inspections result in Grade A. The NYC restaurant average is approximately 77%.
Which Mexican restaurants have been closed by NYC Health?
109 Mexican restaurants have been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors. Browse the list below to see individual records.
What violations are most common at Mexican restaurants?
Frequently cited violations at NYC Mexican restaurants include: 10F: Non-food Contact Surfaces Not Clean; 08A: Facility Not Free from Harborage Conditions; 06C: Food not protected from contamination.
How do Mexican restaurants compare to the NYC average?
Mexican restaurants average 19.1 points per inspection, which is within Grade B range. The Grade A cutoff is 13 points.