New Mexico Place

189 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at New Mexico Place, the earliest from 2023. On Jan 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so New Mexico Place trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Nov 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
52
Mar 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Mexico Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Mexico Place on file is from Jan 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Mexico Place?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New Mexico Place.

How does New Mexico Place compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has New Mexico Place's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at New Mexico Place 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 New Mexico Place inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New Mexico Place is inspected around two times per year on average.