El Mexicano

230 Hoyt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

El Mexicano has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; El Mexicano is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Sep 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
78
Apr 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Mexicano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Mexicano on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Mexicano?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Mexicano.

How does El Mexicano compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has El Mexicano's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El 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 El Mexicano inspected?

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