Mezcaleros Mexican Restaurant

20 Bradley Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Mezcaleros Mexican Restaurant has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Mezcaleros Mexican Restaurant's latest score of 82 sits above the Staten Island average of 75. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
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
Jan 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
70
Mar 23, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
05D
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Hand wash sign not posted
10J
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mezcaleros Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mezcaleros Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jan 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mezcaleros Mexican Restaurant?

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

How does Mezcaleros Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Mezcaleros Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Mezcaleros Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mezcaleros Mexican Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mezcaleros 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 Mezcaleros Mexican Restaurant inspected?

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