Las Margaritas Express
7302 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11209
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 20, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (1 critical) |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 10 (7 critical) |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 4 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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