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

EL PUERTO MEXICANO
84-28 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
TAQUERIA EL TANQUE
260 BROOK AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
LUPITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3829 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
HOMEMADE TAQUERIA
247-73 JERICHO TURNPIKE, Queens
GRADE Z
LA NORTENA
668 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
JALAPENO BAR
101-16 43 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
CORIMA
3 ALLEN STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
ASTORIA TACO FACTORY
28-02 21 STREET, Queens
GRADE A
LOS TRES POTRILLOS
1004 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
CHINANTLA
657 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
EL CABRON TAQUERIA
23 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
SANTA FE GRILL & BAR
6025 BROADWAY, Bronx
GRADE A
CHAVELA'S
736 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
CINCO DE MAYO
837 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
ANITA'S CUISINE
1557 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
LA ADELITA DE WOODSIDE
53-21 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
LOS TACOS MCONDO
502 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
FONDA
434 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
EL TENAMPA
96-14 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
EVELIA'S TAMALES
96-09 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A

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.