Mezcal's

223 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Mezcal's appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, showing up four times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Jun 14, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Aug 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Feb 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
74
Nov 30, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mezcal's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mezcal's on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mezcal's?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mezcal's.

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

Mezcal's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Mezcal's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mezcal's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

Based on the inspection history on file, Mezcal's is inspected around two times per year on average.