MEXICUE in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 15, 2025
📍 1440 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
MEXICUE in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 11 points on its most recent inspection. Over 8 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has earned Grade A twice, with one Grade C result on record and no emergency closures.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
MEXICUE in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Oct 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE A
Feb 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
Oct 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 56
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Food co...
Oct 21, 2024
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Violations:
16-02
May 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Second Compliance Inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
May 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 25
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.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly loca...
GRADE C
Apr 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 40
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
Mar 8, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
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...
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MEXICUE in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MEXICUE last inspected?
- MEXICUE was last inspected on October 15, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is MEXICUE's current health grade?
- MEXICUE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MEXICUE had?
- MEXICUE has 8 health inspections on record from March 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MEXICUE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MEXICUE was 56 points on October 21, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MEXICUE ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. MEXICUE has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.