Mexico Autentico

396 6 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Mexico Autentico has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Mexico Autentico's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
70
Jun 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Feb 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mexico Autentico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mexico Autentico on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mexico Autentico?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mexico Autentico.

How does Mexico Autentico compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Mexico Autentico most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Mexico Autentico's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mexico Autentico have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mexico Autentico 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 Mexico Autentico inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mexico Autentico is inspected roughly once per year on average.