Antojitos Mexicano

511 West 181 Street, Manhattan, NY 10033
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Antojitos Mexicano has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 13, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around two violations found each time.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Antojitos Mexicano's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82
May 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
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.
02H
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
70
Sep 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Antojitos Mexicano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Antojitos Mexicano on file is from Nov 13, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Antojitos Mexicano?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Antojitos Mexicano.

How does Antojitos Mexicano compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Antojitos Mexicano most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Antojitos Mexicano's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Antojitos Mexicano have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Antojitos Mexicano 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 Antojitos Mexicano inspected?

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