Mexican · 256-31 Union Turnpike · Queens 11004
A Grade A posted 2024-08-06. The most recent inspection (2026-07-13) scored 39 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-07-13 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 39
| 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 |
| 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. | — |
| 08C | Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. | — |
| 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. | — |
2024-08-06 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 5 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 08B | Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance. | — |
| 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. | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2026-07-13
No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).
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2 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 7 restaurants
6 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Food Spoiled, Toilet Facility), shared by 7 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: Dunkin, Kuttanadan Indian Restaurant, McDonald's, Subway, Tropical Smoothie Cafe NY 072, What A Bagel Cafe.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
256-31 Union Turnpike