Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
July 23, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 0
El Mexicano currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 23, 2025 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Latest Inspection Details
July 23, 2025
- Date
- July 23, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jul 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 21, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / 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: July 2025 and September 2023. Its latest score was 7, slightly higher than its September 2023 score of 3.
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 July 23, 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 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is El Mexicano located?
El Mexicano is located at 710 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11215.
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: 50141629
Last updated: July 3, 2026