El Monumento
1185 BROADWAY, Brooklyn, 11221
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (1 year ago).
Last inspected Aug 7, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 7, 2025
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 10 (5 critical) |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 10 (5 critical) |
| Dec 20, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 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.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 18 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 6 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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