3917 4 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(347) 689-2480
Current Inspection Grade: A
At A Glance
Restaurant El Maguey has an average score of 23.5 from 2 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is between 14 and 27, which equates to having a B average. This shows that Restaurant El Maguey 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
03/29/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 25 | B
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- (Critical) Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 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.
- Thawing procedure improper.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
03/29/2023 | Trans Fat / Re-inspection | Score: N/A | Not Graded
- The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
03/29/2023 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
- No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
07/21/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 22 | Not Graded
- (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.
- (Critical) Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- (Critical) Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- 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.
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