Mexican · 140 Saint Nicholas Avenue · Brooklyn 11237
A Grade A posted 2025-03-18. The most recent inspection (2026-10-08) scored 46 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-10-08 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 46
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02G | 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 foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. | 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 |
| 04N | 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. | Critical |
| 06C | 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. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 10B | 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. | — |
| 10F | 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. | — |
| 10G | Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. | — |
2026-10-02 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2026-06-06 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2025-09-27 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2025-07-26 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2025-06-07 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2025-03-18 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04N | 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. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
2024-09-28 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2024-06-08 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2024-04-16 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 31 C
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02G | 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 foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. | Critical |
| 04C | Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment. | Critical |
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 06C | 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. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2026-10-08, 2024-04-16
GRADE D
14 open HPD violations — 7 class C
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1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Worker Hygiene) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
140 Saint Nicholas Avenue