Tequilita's

5213 4 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Tequilita's three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 17, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
74
Jul 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
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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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
86
Feb 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tequilita's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tequilita's on file is from Jan 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Tequilita's compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Tequilita's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Tequilita's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tequilita's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tequilita's 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 Tequilita's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tequilita's is inspected roughly once per year on average.