EL MEXICANO RESTAURANT
GRADE ZFriday, March 13, 2026
Address
2102 EAST 15 STREET
Brooklyn, NY 11229
Cuisine
Mexican
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
2 inspections
1 failures
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
10F
Non-food Contact Surfaces Not Clean
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.
⚠️ Why This Matters
INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty non-food surfaces harbor pests and bacteria. Employees touch these surfaces then food. Accumulation attracts roaches and rodents. Creates reservoir of contamination that spreads throughout facility.
📋 Code Requirements
Clean all non-food surfaces regularly: Walls, ceilings, floors daily in food areas, Equipment exteriors, Storage shelves, Light fixtures monthly. Seal cracks. Repair damaged surfaces. Maintain cleaning schedule. Assign responsibilities.
CDC Risk Factor:
Environmental Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.23
Inspector's Action:
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.