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NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 40727214 · Mexican

CHINANTLA

657 MYRTLE AVENUE Brooklyn 112057182221719
A Puebla-style Brooklyn taqueria whose latest inspection drew a grade C and citations for rats, mice, and live roaches.
Why this score
  • Most recent inspection: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 12 critical violations on file, weighted by how recent
  • 3 violations cited more than once
How scoring works →

Each entry below is one inspection visit. Violations marked critical are public health risks; everything else is a general code citation.

  1. Apr 29, 2026
    61
    C
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 06C
      critical
      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.
    • 04L
      critical
      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 02H
      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.
    • 06D
      critical
      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
    • 09C
      Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
    • 09A
      Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
    • 05D
      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.
    • 02G
      critical
      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.
    • 04M
      critical
      Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
    • 10F
      Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
    • 10B
      Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
    • 04K
      critical
      Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    8 critical citations this visit
  2. Nov 6, 2025
    16
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 02G
      critical
      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.
    • 10F
      Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
    • 10B
      Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
    • 06D
      critical
      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
    2 critical citations this visit
  3. Jun 5, 2024
    Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 20-06
      Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
  4. Jun 5, 2024
    12
    A
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 04M
      critical
      Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
    • 04N
      critical
      Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    2 critical citations this visit
Location40.6944, -73.9574
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Grade key · NYC DOHMH
  • A
    Top marks
    score 0–13
  • B
    Some violations
    score 14–27
  • C
    Multiple violations
    score 28+
  • Z
    Pending re-inspection
    borderline
  • N
    Not yet graded
    first inspection
  • No grade posted
    awaiting card
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