Mezquila

634 4 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Mezquila four times, with records going back to 2023. On Nov 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The last inspection found seven violations, up from four the time before.

That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

May 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Dec 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

06C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Feb 27, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mezquila last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mezquila on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Mezquila compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Mezquila most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Mezquila's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mezquila have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mezquila means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Mezquila inspected?

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

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