T-Mezcal

88-08 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at T-Mezcal stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from six violations to two.

Looking across the full record, food contact surface not properly washed is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Queens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
74
Aug 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
45
Mar 17, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / 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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was T-Mezcal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at T-Mezcal on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at T-Mezcal?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at T-Mezcal.

How does T-Mezcal compare to other restaurants in Queens?

T-Mezcal most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has T-Mezcal's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at T-Mezcal have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at T-Mezcal 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 T-Mezcal inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, T-Mezcal is inspected roughly once per year on average.