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Mexican · Williamsburg
EL NICO health grade & inspection history
292 NORTH 8 STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11211
86 latest violation-point score
No selectable letter grade in the current source snapshot. The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 16, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 16, 2026Inspection date
8Violations recorded
6Critical 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.
- 03ECritical violation
No or inadequate potable water supply. Water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. Bottled water not NY State certified. Cross connection in potable water supply system.
- 04CCritical violation
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
- 04NCritical violation
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 05ACritical violation
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 28-07
Unapproved outdoor, street or sidewalk cooking.
Score trend
EL NICO inspection history
66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | — | 86 | 8 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 17, 2024 | — | 20 | 4 | Pre-permit (Operational) / 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.
- 04NRecorded in 2 inspections
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official location
EL NICO on the map
Common questions
EL NICO inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for EL NICO?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 86 violation points.
When was EL NICO last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 16, 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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