El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe

8609 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 22, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
70
May 13, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
67
Dec 15, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe.

How does El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe 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 El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.