El Mexicano Restaurant

2102 East 15 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Mar 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The latest visit found one violation, down from seven violations the time before.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so El Mexicano Restaurant is doing better than most peers. On balance, this is a reassuring file for diners.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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
Mar 5, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
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 El Mexicano Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Mexicano Restaurant on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Mexicano Restaurant?

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 El Mexicano Restaurant.

How does El Mexicano Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Mexicano Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has El Mexicano Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Mexicano Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about seven previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Mexicano Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.