Puebla Mexican Food

88 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Puebla Mexican Food has three inspections in the public record. Puebla Mexican Food was last inspected on Oct 9, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

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

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
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
Jun 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jun 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.
10E
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Puebla Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Puebla Mexican Food on file is from Oct 9, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Puebla Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Puebla Mexican Food.

How does Puebla Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Puebla Mexican Food most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Puebla Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Puebla Mexican Food have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Puebla Mexican Food 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 Puebla Mexican Food inspected?

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