282 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 857-1784
Current Inspection Grade: A
At A Glance
Espinal Deli & Grocery has an average score of 17.33 from 3 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is between 14 and 27, which equates to having a B average. This shows that Espinal Deli & Grocery 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
02/21/2024 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 13 | A
- (Critical) Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
- (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.
05/22/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 27 | Not Graded
- (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.
- (Critical) Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- 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.
05/13/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 12 | A
- (Critical) Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
- (Critical) Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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