Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
January 17, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Tequilita's currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 17, 2026 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Latest Inspection Details
January 17, 2026
- Date
- January 17, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 17, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 8, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 16, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Tequilita's has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and July 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its July 2024 score of 8.
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.
Tequilita's's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tequilita's's current NYC health grade?
Tequilita's currently has a A grade.
When was Tequilita's last inspected?
Tequilita's was last inspected on January 17, 2026.
What was Tequilita's's latest inspection score?
Tequilita's's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Tequilita's have in its latest inspection?
Tequilita's had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Tequilita's located?
Tequilita's is located at 5213 4th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11220.
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: 40732501
Last updated: June 26, 2026