Mexican · 489 5 Avenue · Brooklyn 11215
A Grade A posted 2024-11-14. The most recent inspection (2026-07-01) scored 17 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-07-01 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 17
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02H | 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. | Critical |
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
2024-11-14 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02H | 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. | Critical |
| 06A | Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. | Critical |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2026-07-01
No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).
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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
489 5 Avenue