Mexican · New York City, NY

Siempre

255 3 Avenue

Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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A Grade

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When was Siempre last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 2, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 10).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation 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 Dec 4, 2024 to Apr 2, 2026.
Has Siempre ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 4, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Apr 2, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 05DHandwashing

Official Wording

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.

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.

Dec 4, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 13 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 05DHandwashing

Official Wording

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

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source

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