Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
26
Last inspection
October 22, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
21 / 5
Blue Mezcal currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 22, 2025 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Latest Inspection Details
October 22, 2025
- Date
- October 22, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 21
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Oct 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Blue Mezcal does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Blue Mezcal's latest score: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Mezcal's current NYC health grade?
Blue Mezcal currently has a N grade.
When was Blue Mezcal last inspected?
Blue Mezcal was last inspected on October 22, 2025.
What was Blue Mezcal's latest inspection score?
Blue Mezcal's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did Blue Mezcal have in its latest inspection?
Blue Mezcal had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Blue Mezcal located?
Blue Mezcal is located at 758 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11232.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50173314
Last updated: July 3, 2026