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Mexican · Park Slope
NUEVO MEXICO health grade & inspection history
489 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11215
17 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Nov 14, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 1, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 1, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02HCritical violation
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.
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Score trend
NUEVO MEXICO inspection history
4 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 1, 2026 | — | 17 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 14, 2024 | A | 13 | 2 | 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.
- 02HRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
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Common questions
NUEVO MEXICO inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for NUEVO MEXICO?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Nov 14, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 17 violation points.
When was NUEVO MEXICO last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 1, 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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