Mcmahon's Public House
39 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11217
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (2 months ago).
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 19, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
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.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (3 critical) |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 11 (3 critical) |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 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.
- 5 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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