Tulcingo Restaurant
5520 5 AVENUE, 11220
Mexican
7184392896
ZScore: 2
Last inspected: May 15, 2026
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
May 15, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
ZScore: 2
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.
May 11, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
NScore: 56
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.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10BAnti-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.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
August 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 4
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.
10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
June 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 18
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
April 4, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 5
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
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.
February 24, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
04AFood Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
09BThawing procedures improper.
January 25, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
PScore: 3
10FNon-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
January 13, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
NScore: 28
04AFood Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04MLive roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
06CFood not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
08AFacility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
09CFood contact surface not properly maintained.
10ISingle service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.