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Mexican · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
Avenida health grade & inspection history
1 PENN PLAZA, Manhattan, NY 10119
26 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Feb 18, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Aug 5, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Aug 5, 2026Inspection date
5Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 04HCritical violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10B
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.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
Avenida inspection history
24 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | — | 26 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Feb 18, 2025 | A | 2 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Aug 1, 2024 | — | 37 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 04HRecorded in 2 inspections
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
Avenida on the map
Common questions
Avenida inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for Avenida?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Feb 18, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 26 violation points.
When was Avenida last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 5, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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