Grade AMexicanNo recent inspection

Recuerdos Mexicanos

232 PORT RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island, 10302

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Dec 23, 2024 · New York City health department

A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Critical
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.
Critical

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Dec 23, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (2 critical)
Nov 13, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (4 critical)
Jul 18, 2022	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	6 (4 critical)
Mar 30, 2022	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (2 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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