JAJAJA MEXICANA in West Village
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026
📍 63 CARMINE STREET, Manhattan, NY 10014 ·
🍽️ Mexican
·
🚇 Houston Street, Christopher Street, West 4th Street
Overview
JAJAJA Mexicana in the West Village has been subject to 4 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2021. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z, indicating it is not operational or not yet graded following its most recent closure. Across 10 inspections dating back to 2021, the restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
4
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
JAJAJA MEXICANA in West Village: Emergency Closures (4)
JAJAJA MEXICANA in West Village: Full Inspection History (10 records)
✅ REOPENED
Mar 30, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 25, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 10
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 23, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
Failure to comply with an order of the Board of Health, Commissioner or Department.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 23, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 53
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 19, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 46
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
GRADE A
Jun 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE A
Jan 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Sep 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
Sep 12, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
Nov 8, 2021
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
Plumbi...
JAJAJA MEXICANA in West Village: News Coverage (2)
CLOSED Jajaja Mexicana Closed by Health Dept - Manhattan Published Apr 22, 2026 CLOSED Jajaja Mexicana Closed by Health Dept - Manhattan Published Mar 28, 2026Browse Related
JAJAJA MEXICANA in West Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was JAJAJA MEXICANA last inspected?
- JAJAJA MEXICANA was last inspected on March 30, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is JAJAJA MEXICANA's current health grade?
- JAJAJA MEXICANA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has JAJAJA MEXICANA been closed by NYC Health?
- JAJAJA MEXICANA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has JAJAJA MEXICANA had?
- JAJAJA MEXICANA has 10 health inspections on record from November 2021 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at JAJAJA MEXICANA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at JAJAJA MEXICANA was 53 points on March 23, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.