Mexican Restaurant

1779 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Mexican Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 17, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near three violations each time.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
78
May 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
78
Apr 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mexican Restaurant on file is from Oct 17, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mexican Restaurant.

How does Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Mexican Restaurant have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mexican 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.

How often is Mexican Restaurant inspected?

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