Mexican · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
ROSA MEXICANO health grade & inspection history
9 EAST 18 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Sep 24, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Sep 24, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 09C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 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
ROSA MEXICANO inspection history
1 fewer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2025 | — | 0 | 0 | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 24, 2025 | A | 13 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 6, 2024 | — | 9 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection |
| Apr 16, 2024 | B | 14 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 18, 2023 | — | 19 | 4 | 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.
- 10BRecorded in 3 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.
- 04NRecorded in 3 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.
- 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.
- 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
ROSA MEXICANO on the map
Common questions
ROSA MEXICANO inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for ROSA MEXICANO?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Sep 24, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was ROSA MEXICANO last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Sep 24, 2025.
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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