El Punto Cubano
445 ALBEE SQUARE, Brooklyn, 11201
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Oct 31, 2024 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Oct 31, 2024
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °F or below within 4 hours.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Grade B | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 14 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
- 44 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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