What is EL Mexicano's health inspection score?

EL Mexicano has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Mexicano last inspected?

EL Mexicano was last inspected on December 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Mexicano have?

EL Mexicano has 2 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Mexicano safe to eat at?

EL Mexicano has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does EL Mexicano serve?

EL Mexicano serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Mexicano

Name: EL Mexicano
Address: 230 HOYT STREET, Brooklyn, 11217
Rating: 80

230 HOYT STREET, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 12/12/2025

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0Good

Mexican•Brooklyn

Ranked #980 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Dec 12, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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230 HOYT STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11217

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Dec 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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.−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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