Tequila Restaurant
8321 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11209
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (1 year ago).
Last inspected Jul 15, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 15, 2025
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Grade B | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| May 22, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 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.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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