Mexican Restaurant Inspections in NYC

1,044 Mexican restaurants · 4,234 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

TAQUERIA EL BUEN GUSTO
277 NEPTUNE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
EL POLLO ENCHILADO
1869 EAST 3 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
CAZUELA MEXICANA
207 EAST 117 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
HOMEMADE TAQUERIA
40-10 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
TACO SANTANA
301 KEAP STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
GUAC TIME
599 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, Manhattan
GRADE B
EMILY'S BAKERY
940 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
TAQUERIA MUNOZ
155 EAST 170 STREET, Bronx
GRADE A
GUAC TIME MEXICAN GRILL
41-17 BELL BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
LOS CHARROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
244 PORT RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE A
BIRRIA L.E.S.
127 RIVINGTON STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
55 DELI-COFFEE SHOP
55-14 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
MAYA MEZCAL
304 EAST 6 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
PICO DE GALLO
80-09 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
ADOBO MEXICAN GRILL
1099 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
QUIQUE CRUDO
27 BEDFORD STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
SABOR A MEXICO II
233 EAST 77 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
MEZCALI
83 MAIDEN LANE, Manhattan
GRADE A
SANTA ANA RESTAURANT
187 IRVING AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
LUPITA'S MEXICAN FOOD
2366 GRAND CONCOURSE, Bronx
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.