NENO'S GOURMET MEXICAN in Clinton Hill
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026
📍 499 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11205 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Neno's Gourmet Mexican in Clinton Hill holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 11 points. However, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2025, and across 7 inspections has received mixed results including 1 Grade C, warranting attention to ongoing compliance.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
NENO'S GOURMET MEXICAN in Clinton Hill: Emergency Closures (2)
NENO'S GOURMET MEXICAN in Clinton Hill: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Jan 15, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Thawing procedure improper.
Violations:
09B
Sep 26, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex glov...
✅ REOPENED
Sep 26, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 90
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
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 ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 17, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 90
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not ...
GRADE C
May 1, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 33
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or no...
Feb 21, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents...
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NENO'S GOURMET MEXICAN in Clinton Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NENO'S GOURMET MEXICAN last inspected?
- NENO'S GOURMET MEXICAN was last inspected on January 15, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is NENO'S GOURMET MEXICAN's current health grade?
- NENO'S GOURMET MEXICAN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has NENO'S GOURMET MEXICAN been closed by NYC Health?
- NENO'S GOURMET MEXICAN 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 NENO'S GOURMET MEXICAN had?
- NENO'S GOURMET MEXICAN has 7 health inspections on record from February 2025 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at NENO'S GOURMET MEXICAN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NENO'S GOURMET MEXICAN was 90 points on September 17, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.