Mexican Restaurant Inspections in NYC

1,044 Mexican restaurants · 4,489 inspections on record

Overview

NYC has 1,044 Mexican restaurants with health inspection records. 85.9% of inspections result in Grade A, above the citywide average. 113 locations have been closed by NYC Health inspectors.

1,044
Restaurants
85.9%
Grade A Rate
19.1
Avg Score
113
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

FRIDA MIDTOWN
214 EAST 52 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
TAQUERIA CHILA
86-28 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
CANTINA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR
329 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
CASA CARMEN
114 FRANKLIN STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
TACOS EL GUERO
48-11 43 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
ALTA CALIDAD
552 VANDERBILT AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
ENERGY JUICE BAR
906 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE A
CALIENTE CAB CO.
61 7 AVENUE SOUTH, Manhattan
GRADE A
NUEVO MEXICO
489 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL
8415 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
DOS TOROS
189 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
CALEXICO
1491 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Maya's Snack Bar
2267 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
LAS MANOS QUIETAS
43-13 BROADWAY, Queens
GRADE A
LA FORTUNA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2047 RICHMOND TERRACE, Staten Island
GRADE A
EL TRIO GRILL
102-01 44 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
EL SOL DE MEXICO
95-09 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
DON JULIO BAR & RESTAURANT
39-20 104 STREET, Queens
GRADE A
TAQUERIA LA NORTENA
668 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
TAQUERIA PANTITLAN
87-12 WOODHAVEN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE C

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?
85.9% of Mexican restaurant inspections result in Grade A. The NYC restaurant average is approximately 77%.
Which Mexican restaurants have been closed by NYC Health?
113 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.