Viva Mexico
1474 86 STREET, Brooklyn, 11228
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 16, 2026
A 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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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