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

MEXIJOE'S
NKA LAGUARDIA AIRPORT, CENTRAL TERMINAL BLDG, Queens
GRADE A
1 QUETZAL
7210 NEW UTRECHT AVENUE, Brooklyn
RUMBA MEXICANA SPORTS BAR
182-01 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
FIESTA MEXICANA RESTANURANT
2825 BROADWAY, Manhattan

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.