Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
November 14, 2024
Critical / non-critical points
13 / 0
Nuevo Mexico currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 14, 2024 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Latest Inspection Details
November 14, 2024
- Date
- November 14, 2024
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 13
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Nov 14, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 25, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 9, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Nuevo Mexico has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2024 and May 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its May 2023 score of 12.
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.
Nuevo Mexico's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nuevo Mexico's current NYC health grade?
Nuevo Mexico currently has a A grade.
When was Nuevo Mexico last inspected?
Nuevo Mexico was last inspected on November 14, 2024.
What was Nuevo Mexico's latest inspection score?
Nuevo Mexico's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Nuevo Mexico have in its latest inspection?
Nuevo Mexico had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Nuevo Mexico located?
Nuevo Mexico is located at 489 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11215.
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: 41466918
Last updated: June 26, 2026