Grade AMexican

Tacos Matamoros

4508 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11220

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 days ago). Details below.

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Critical
A 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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Aug 3, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (2 critical)
Jan 15, 2025	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	5 (3 critical)
May 23, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	9 (6 critical)

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

2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

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