Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina

5 East 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina four times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 16, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to three violations previously.

When inspectors have written things up, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Apr 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Sep 14, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Jun 27, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Tcs food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °f or below within 4 hours.

02I

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina on file is from Dec 16, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina?

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 Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina.

How does Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina 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 Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina is inspected around two times per year on average.

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