El Mexicano Restaurante and Cafe
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.
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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.