Mexican · New York City, NY

Rancho Tequilera

718 Amsterdam Avenue

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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A Grade

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When was Rancho Tequilera last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on May 12, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 7).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Jul 30, 2024 to May 12, 2026.
Has Rancho Tequilera ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 30, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

May 12, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 7 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 09EHandwashing

Official Wording

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Jul 30, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 7 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 06CContamination

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 10HContamination

Official Wording

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jul 30, 2024 · Original Source

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