Cancun Bar & Restaurant Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
82
Score
Cancun Bar & Restaurant Mexican Grill has been inspected six times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with three violations after nine on the prior visit.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Cancun Bar & Restaurant Mexican Grill is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
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
82
Aug 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
64
Jul 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jul 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
7 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
29
Jul 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
8 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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, 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
29
Feb 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cancun Bar & Restaurant Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cancun Bar & Restaurant Mexican Grill on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cancun Bar & Restaurant Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cancun Bar & Restaurant Mexican Grill.
How does Cancun Bar & Restaurant Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?
Cancun Bar & Restaurant Mexican Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.
Has Cancun Bar & Restaurant Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cancun Bar & Restaurant Mexican Grill have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about nine previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cancun Bar & Restaurant Mexican Grill 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 Cancun Bar & Restaurant Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cancun Bar & Restaurant Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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