New York City, NY - Multiple violations were discovered at El Mexicano Restaurant Cafe & Bar during a health inspection on 07/23/2025.
The restaurant is located at 710 5 Avenue Brooklyn Ny in New York City's Park Slope district, serving local residents and visitors.
According to inspection records: "02b. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °f. (critical: critical)." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving temperature control, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper temperature control protocols. The USDA Safe Temperature Standards clearly states that Temperature abuse remains the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurant settings.
The implications extend to broader community food safety standards. Health department data shows that correction of violations helps maintain community health standards.
Under current regulations, El Mexicano Restaurant Cafe & Bar faces additional penalties if violations are not promptly corrected. The health department maintains detailed records of all inspection results for public transparency.
Food service professionals should take note of important insights from these findings, highlighting the importance of ongoing compliance to health code requirements. Public education continues to be an essential element in ensuring public health protection.
| BUILDING | 710 |
| BORO | Brooklyn |
| Longitude | -73.994157391961 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Mexican |
| NTA | BK32 |
| Community Board | 307 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| Census Tract | 014500 |
| PHONE | 9176003169 |
| BBL | 3006460040 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| CAMIS | 50141629 |
| BIN | 3323837 |
| SCORE | 7 |
| Council District | 38 |
| Latitude | 40.66064846581 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/23/2025 |
| CRITICAL FLAG | Critical |
| VIOLATION CODE | 02B |
| STREET | 5 AVENUE |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| GRADE | A |
| VIOLATION DESCRIPTION | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. |
| GRADE DATE | 07/23/2025 |
| DBA | EL MEXICANO RESTAURANT CAFE & BAR |
| ZIPCODE | 11215 |
This inspection was conducted on July 23, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
