Mezcal's

522 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 21, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Mezcal's, the earliest from 2022. Mezcal's was last inspected on May 21, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, three this time.

When inspectors have written things up, food contact surface not properly washed has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Mezcal's's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 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
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
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
Sep 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Oct 18, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Written standard operating procedure (sop) approved by the department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. container construction improper
05H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
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
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
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mezcal's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mezcal's on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mezcal's?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mezcal's.

How does Mezcal's compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Mezcal's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Mezcal's's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mezcal's have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mezcal's 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 Mezcal's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mezcal's is inspected roughly once per year on average.