Downtown Burritos

69 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Downtown Burritos has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 15, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from three violations to two.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Downtown Burritos scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

Oct 30, 2023

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

May 22, 2023

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.

15-27

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

10F

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

10C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Downtown Burritos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Downtown Burritos on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Downtown Burritos?

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

How does Downtown Burritos compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Downtown Burritos most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Downtown Burritos's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Downtown Burritos have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Downtown Burritos 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 Downtown Burritos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Downtown Burritos is inspected around two times per year on average.

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