El Mexicano

710 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for El Mexicano. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Sep 21, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Mexicano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Mexicano on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Mexicano?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at El Mexicano.

How does El Mexicano compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Mexicano most recently scored 86 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. Recent inspections at El Mexicano have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

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.