NUEVO MEXICO in Park Slope
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026
📍 489 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11215 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Nuevo Mexico in Park Slope holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 3 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has maintained Grade A each time, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
NUEVO MEXICO in Park Slope: Full Inspection History (4 records)
Jul 1, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
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GRADE A
Nov 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with p...
GRADE A
May 25, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Dishwashing and ware w...
GRADE A
Mar 9, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food con...
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NUEVO MEXICO in Park Slope: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NUEVO MEXICO last inspected?
- NUEVO MEXICO was last inspected on July 1, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 17 points.
- What is NUEVO MEXICO's current health grade?
- NUEVO MEXICO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has NUEVO MEXICO had?
- NUEVO MEXICO has 4 health inspections on record from March 2022 through July 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at NUEVO MEXICO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NUEVO MEXICO was 17 points on July 1, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has NUEVO MEXICO ever received a Grade C?
- No. NUEVO MEXICO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.