Tulcimexico Restaurant

2798 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10039

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Tulcimexico Restaurant stretching back to 2024. Tulcimexico Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, one this time.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Tulcimexico Restaurant on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Oct 24, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

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

May 14, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tulcimexico Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tulcimexico Restaurant on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tulcimexico Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tulcimexico Restaurant.

How does Tulcimexico Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Tulcimexico Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Tulcimexico Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tulcimexico Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tulcimexico Restaurant 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 Tulcimexico Restaurant inspected?

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

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