8609 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(646) 836-1743
Current Inspection Grade: B
At A Glance
El Mexicano Restaurante And Cafe has an average score of 19.25 from 4 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is between 14 and 27, which equates to having a B average. This shows that El Mexicano Restaurante And Cafe may not be consistently maintaining a high level of control over food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
Inspection History
09/27/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 21 | B
- (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
12/15/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 27 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 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.
11/16/2021 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | Score: 16 | B
- (Critical) Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
- (Critical) Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
- Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.
09/16/2021 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | Score: 13 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
- Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
- Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
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