Nuevo Mexico
489 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11215
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (5 weeks ago).
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 1, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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