Mexican Restaurant Inspections in NYC

1,044 Mexican restaurants · 4,252 inspections on record

Overview

NYC has 1,044 Mexican restaurants with health inspection records. 85.2% of inspections result in Grade A, above the citywide average. 109 locations have been closed by NYC Health inspectors.

1,044
Restaurants
85.2%
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

TACO BELL
1266 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
LA FONDA DE OFE
191 EAST 167 STREET, Bronx
GRADE N
MEXICAN CANTINA
1736 VICTORY BOULEVARD, Staten Island
GRADE B
TACO INN
9 EAST 208 STREET, Bronx
GRADE A
TOLOACHE
251 WEST 50 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
THE NEW PORTALES TAQUERIA
25-08A BROADWAY, Queens
GRADE A
TALAVERA CAFE
50-17 SKILLMAN AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
LOWKEY
70-15 AUSTIN STREET, Queens
GRADE B
RICOS TACOS
505 51 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
PLAZA ORTEGA
140 STANHOPE STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE B
MI ESPIGUITA
32-44 31 STREET, Queens
GRADE A
EL CAMION CANTINA
194 AVENUE A, Manhattan
GRADE B
Avenida
1 PENN PLAZA, Manhattan
GRADE A
TAQUERIA EMILIO 2
667 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx
GRADE A
LA CATRINA
5275 65TH PL, Manhattan
GRADE A
EL ENCANTO MEXICANO
185 PORT RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE A
CHELA
408 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
EL CAMINANTE
894 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
BROOKLYN TAQUERIA
508 CLARKSON AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
CRIOLLAS BAKED EMPANADAS
1000S 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
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?
85.2% 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.