Mexican · 139 Duane Street · Manhattan 10013
A Grade A posted 2024-05-29. The most recent inspection (2026-05-16) scored 0 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-05-16 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2026-04-30 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 40
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 05D | No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device. | 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 |
| 06B | Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area. | Critical |
| 06D | Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 10G | Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. | — |
2024-05-29 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 7 A
| Code | Description | 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 |
| 10D | Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes. | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2026-04-30
GRADE C
51 open HPD violations — 30 class C
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Other restaurants at this address: Buddha Bar New York.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
139 Duane Street