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Rosa Mexicano

9 East 18 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 18, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Rosa Mexicano appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. Rosa Mexicano was last inspected on Oct 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up zero violations, compared to three violations previously.

When inspectors have written things up, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 18, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
May 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Apr 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
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
78
Apr 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rosa Mexicano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rosa Mexicano on file is from Oct 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rosa Mexicano?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rosa Mexicano.

How does Rosa Mexicano compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Rosa Mexicano most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Rosa Mexicano's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rosa Mexicano have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rosa Mexicano 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 Rosa Mexicano inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rosa Mexicano is inspected around two times per year on average.

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