El Palenque
1880 CARTER AVENUE, Bronx, 10457
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 years ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 28, 2019 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 28, 2019
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
CriticalA problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Live animals other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Hand wash sign not posted
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2019 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Jan 13, 2018 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 2, 2017 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 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.
- 91 rodent inspections on record, 25 finding rat activity.
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