Empanada Loca Beer Garden
9 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11201
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Nov 19, 2024 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 19, 2024
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
No or inadequate potable water supply. Water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. Bottled water not NY State certified. Cross connection in potable water supply system.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| Mar 20, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 6 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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