Tequila Chito's Mexican Grill
358 WEST 23 STREET, Manhattan, 10011
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (3 months ago).
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 16, 2026
Signs 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.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
CriticalFood 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
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
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- 10 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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