Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
December 12, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
El Mexicano currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 12, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
December 12, 2025
- Date
- December 12, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Dec 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 16, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 17, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Mexicano has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and September 2024. Its latest score was 7, lower than its September 2024 score of 13.
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.
El Mexicano's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Mexicano's current NYC health grade?
El Mexicano currently has a A grade.
When was El Mexicano last inspected?
El Mexicano was last inspected on December 12, 2025.
What was El Mexicano's latest inspection score?
El Mexicano's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did El Mexicano have in its latest inspection?
El Mexicano had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is El Mexicano located?
El Mexicano is located at 230 Hoyt Street in Brooklyn, NY 11217.
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: 50128261
Last updated: July 3, 2026