Los Mangos Bar & Grill
231 BROOK AVENUE, Bronx, 10454
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (10 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Oct 1, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Oct 1, 2025
A 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.
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 1, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 2 (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.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 17 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
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