El Gran Malecon Restaurant
234 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11237
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Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (7 years ago).
Last inspected Jan 31, 2019 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 31, 2019
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedures improper.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2019 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (4 critical) |
| Jan 7, 2019 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
| Sep 5, 2018 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Aug 28, 2018 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 9 (5 critical) |
| Apr 27, 2018 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Mar 7, 2017 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Sep 19, 2016 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 2 |
| Sep 12, 2016 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Aug 8, 2016 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 7×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 21 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
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