Mexicue
1440 BROADWAY, Manhattan, 10018
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Oct 15, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Oct 15, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 12 (5 critical) |
| May 11, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Second Compliance Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| May 2, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 4 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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