Mexican Cravings
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
67
Score
Public records show six inspections at Mexican Cravings stretching back to 2024. Mexican Cravings was last inspected on Oct 7, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Hudson restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The spray bottle was in the closet in the kitchen. The operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface: The plug-in fan on the right side of the kitchen is coated with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - The soup bowl in the fridge had a cup for scooping. The operator removed the cup and replaced it with a serving spoon that had a handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - One cracked container was found on the shelving unit above the three-compartment sink. The operator discarded the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
67
Jul 29, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: 5 live roaches, by the trash can area by the front door. 1 live roach, in the kitchen area by reach in cooler 1 live roach, in the hallway walking towards the back 1 live roach, in the bathroom Live roaches were eradicated, and the employee swept up and sanitized the area.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in the reach in cooler. Operator took chicken out of no food-grade bags and put in food grade bin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased correct sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator moved items out of the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee cell phone by the prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed following: 15 dead roaches, by the trash can area by the front door 1 dead roach, 1st bench on the right side of entering the restaurant. 6 dead roaches, by the self serve salsa bar 1 dead roach, product shelving unit in the dining area 1 dead roach, front counter shelving unit by the cash register. 1 dead roach, kitchen area by reach in cooler 1 dead roach, by the dish washing area 6 dead roaches, the closet in the kitchen 2 dead roaches, the hand sink in the kitchen Dead roaches were eradicated, and the employee swept up and sanitized the area.
35A-03-4
43
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Rice (49F - Cooling) stored in two glass door reach-in cooler. Employee stated rice was made yesterday. Issued stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat shrimp, garlic, and beef in glass door reach-in cooler. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Rice (49F - Cooling) stored in two glass door reach-in cooler. Employee stated rice was made yesterday. Issued stop sale.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink. Employee placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked with garbage at time of inspection. Inspector moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink. Employee placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
41
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork and raw shell eggs stored over avocados in glass door reach-in coolers in kitchen. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed soap bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
78
Feb 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mexican Cravings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mexican Cravings on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mexican Cravings?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mexican Cravings.
How does Mexican Cravings compare to other restaurants in Hudson?
Mexican Cravings most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hudson average of 85.
Has Mexican Cravings' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mexican Cravings have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mexican Cravings means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mexican Cravings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mexican Cravings is inspected around four times per year on average.
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