Jauja Mexican Kitchen

695 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Jauja Mexican Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. On Sep 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus three before.

Across the inspection history, thawing procedure improper is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Jauja Mexican Kitchen is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
90
Oct 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
Nov 9, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jauja Mexican Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jauja Mexican Kitchen on file is from Sep 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jauja Mexican Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, thawing procedure improper has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Jauja Mexican Kitchen.

How does Jauja Mexican Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Jauja Mexican Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Jauja Mexican Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jauja Mexican Kitchen have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jauja Mexican Kitchen 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 Jauja Mexican Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jauja Mexican Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.