MEXICUE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Mar 19, 2025
📍 225 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10010 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
MEXICUE on Fifth Avenue in Midtown South holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, based on 5 inspections between 2022 and 2025. The restaurant has received Grade B on 2 occasions and has no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
MEXICUE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Mar 19, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Aug 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Food, supplies, or...
May 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Non-food contact surface ...
GRADE B
Dec 27, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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...
May 17, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Hot food item not h...
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MEXICUE in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MEXICUE last inspected?
- MEXICUE was last inspected on March 19, 2025 (Grade B).
- What is MEXICUE's current health grade?
- MEXICUE currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has MEXICUE had?
- MEXICUE has 5 health inspections on record from May 2022 through March 2025. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at MEXICUE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MEXICUE was 40 points on May 17, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MEXICUE ever received a Grade C?
- No. MEXICUE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.