MEXICOCIANA in Mott Haven Port Morris
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 10, 2025
📍 503 JACKSON AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10455 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Mexicociana in Mott Haven, Bronx currently holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 11 points. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023 and has received 7 inspections over that period, with a mixed record including 2 Grade A results and 1 Grade C result.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
MEXICOCIANA in Mott Haven Port Morris: Emergency Closures (2)
MEXICOCIANA in Mott Haven Port Morris: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Nov 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
...
GRADE C
Aug 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
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
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 59
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Hot TCS food item not held at ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 59
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or ...
Jun 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispen...
GRADE A
Mar 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-food contact surfa...
Apr 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 14
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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MEXICOCIANA in Mott Haven Port Morris: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MEXICOCIANA last inspected?
- MEXICOCIANA was last inspected on November 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is MEXICOCIANA's current health grade?
- MEXICOCIANA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has MEXICOCIANA been closed by NYC Health?
- MEXICOCIANA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has MEXICOCIANA had?
- MEXICOCIANA has 7 health inspections on record from April 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MEXICOCIANA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MEXICOCIANA was 59 points on August 26, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.