Santa Ana Deli & Grocery
171 IRVING AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11237
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (1 year ago).
Last inspected Jan 21, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 21, 2025
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (6 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.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 65 rodent inspections on record, 31 finding rat activity.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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