EL MEXICANO in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 12, 2025
📍 230 HOYT STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11217 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
El Mexicano in Carroll Gardens holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
5
Grade A Inspections
EL MEXICANO in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Dec 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing u...
GRADE A
Dec 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing u...
GRADE A
Dec 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing u...
GRADE A
Sep 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other to...
GRADE A
Apr 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
Oct 12, 2022
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 3
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
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EL MEXICANO in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL MEXICANO last inspected?
- EL MEXICANO was last inspected on December 12, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is EL MEXICANO's current health grade?
- EL MEXICANO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL MEXICANO had?
- EL MEXICANO has 6 health inspections on record from October 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 5 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL MEXICANO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL MEXICANO was 13 points on September 16, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL MEXICANO ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL MEXICANO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.