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

TAQUERIA EL FOGON
1050 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
TULCINGO BAKERY
103-02 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE B
TACOS EL BRONCO
4324 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
ALMA
187 COLUMBIA STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
EL MITOTE
208 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
EL GALLO TAQUERIA
214 HIGHLAWN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
RANCHO ESTRELLA RESTAURANT
616 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx
GRADE A
EVA'S X CINCO DE MAYO
43 WEST 55 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
LAS MARGARITAS
45-17 28 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE C
ANGELITOS BAKERY
4003 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
PUYA
30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, Manhattan
GRADE B
LA PILITA DELI GROCERY
3866 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE B
MI TAQUERIA TOLTE
92-10 CORONA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE B
EL CACTUS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
272 SAND LN, Staten Island
GRADE A
LA PALAPA
77 ST MARKS PLACE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
BESITO
50 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
SABROSO'S CAFE
3901 NEW UTRECHT AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
ISABELA'S
4412 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
CASA AZUL
369 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
EL NUEVO TACO VELOZ
90-10 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, 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?
85.9% 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.