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

LOS 3 POTRILLOS
97-17 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
COSME
35 EAST 21 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
DOWNTOWN BURRITOS
69 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
LA TAQUERIA
572 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
EL TEPEYAC
1505 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
SKINNY CANTINA
703 W 133RD ST, Manhattan
GRADE B
CANTINA TAQUERIA & TEQUILIA BAR
2099 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD, Manhattan
GRADE A
TACOS MORELOS
94-13 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
LA FONDITA
1853 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
EL CERRITO RESTAURANT
11841186 ELDER AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
TACOS EL COYOTE RESTAURANT
1320A JEROME AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
EL RANCHITO POBLANO RESTAURANT
1306 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
WUARACHE RESTAURANT
1229 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
SONORA
174 HOWARD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
BURRITO BLVD
72-64 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
LIMOSNEROS
366 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
HOMEMADE TAQUERIA
830 BROADWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE A
EL PATRON RESTAURANT & LOUNGE II
1491 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island
GRADE A
NIEVES TIA MIMI ICES
5421 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE C
NENE'S TAQUERIA
37-05 BROADWAY, 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.