El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe Health Inspection Grade
Mexican · 8609 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
May 22, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 7
El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 22, 2025 found 5 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Latest Inspection Details
May 22, 2025
- Date
- May 22, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 5 (1 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
May 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 13, 2024
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Sep 27, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 15, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe's most recent graded inspection in May 2025 was a A, after a B in September 2023.
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 Restaurante and Cafe's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe's current NYC health grade?
El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe last inspected?
El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe was last inspected on May 22, 2025.
What was El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe's latest inspection score?
El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe have in its latest inspection?
El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe located?
El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe is located at 8609 Bay Parkway in Brooklyn, NY 11214.
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: 50113603
Last updated: July 3, 2026