Dona Zita Mexican Food Health Inspection Grade
Mexican · 1221 Bowery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
43
Last inspection
July 18, 2024
Critical / non-critical points
35 / 8
Dona Zita Mexican Food currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 18, 2024 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 43 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-Critical
- “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
- Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) single service article not designated as a recyclable material.
Latest Inspection Details
July 18, 2024
- Date
- July 18, 2024
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 43
- Critical points
- 35
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jul 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 26, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 3, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Dona Zita Mexican Food received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in April 2023 with a score of 4.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Dona Zita Mexican Food's latest score: 43
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dona Zita Mexican Food's current NYC health grade?
Dona Zita Mexican Food does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Dona Zita Mexican Food last inspected?
Dona Zita Mexican Food was last inspected on July 18, 2024.
What was Dona Zita Mexican Food's latest inspection score?
Dona Zita Mexican Food's latest inspection score was 43 points.
How many violations did Dona Zita Mexican Food have in its latest inspection?
Dona Zita Mexican Food had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Dona Zita Mexican Food located?
Dona Zita Mexican Food is located at 1221 Bowery Street in Brooklyn, NY 11224.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50000388
Last updated: June 26, 2026