Acapulco

1116 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Acapulco four times, with records going back to 2023. Acapulco was last inspected on Oct 1, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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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.

06C

Jun 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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.

02G

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Jan 31, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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.

10F

Jan 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

10F

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.

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Acapulco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Acapulco on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Acapulco?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Acapulco.

How does Acapulco compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Acapulco most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Acapulco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Acapulco have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Acapulco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Acapulco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Acapulco is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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