El Mexicano Restaurant & Cafe #4
1013 EAST 14 STREET, 11230
Mexican
9177899823
AScore: 7
Last inspected: August 28, 2025
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
March 10, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 20
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
05DNo 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.
August 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 7
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
16-02The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
May 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 25
05DNo 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.
06CFood, 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10FNon-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.
April 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
06CFood, 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.
October 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 30
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
03AFood, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
05DNo 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.