El Mexicano Restaurant & Cafe #4 Health Inspection Grade
Mexican · 1013 East 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Current Grade
Current grade
C
Latest score
42
Last inspection
May 28, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
37 / 5
El Mexicano Restaurant & Cafe #4 currently has a C grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 28, 2026 found 7 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 42 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 28, 2026
- Date
- May 28, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- C
- Score
- 42
- Critical points
- 37
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 7 (5 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
May 28, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 10, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 28, 2025
Inspection Type: Trans Fat / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 30, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Mexicano Restaurant & Cafe #4's most recent graded inspection in May 2026 was a C, after a A in April 2024.
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 Restaurant & Cafe #4's latest score: 42
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Mexicano Restaurant & Cafe #4's current NYC health grade?
El Mexicano Restaurant & Cafe #4 currently has a C grade.
When was El Mexicano Restaurant & Cafe #4 last inspected?
El Mexicano Restaurant & Cafe #4 was last inspected on May 28, 2026.
What was El Mexicano Restaurant & Cafe #4's latest inspection score?
El Mexicano Restaurant & Cafe #4's latest inspection score was 42 points.
How many violations did El Mexicano Restaurant & Cafe #4 have in its latest inspection?
El Mexicano Restaurant & Cafe #4 had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is El Mexicano Restaurant & Cafe #4 located?
El Mexicano Restaurant & Cafe #4 is located at 1013 East 14th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11230.
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: 50124069
Last updated: July 3, 2026