Grade AMexican
Taqueria El Patron
51 LINCOLN ROAD, Brooklyn, 11225
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Oct 29, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Oct 29, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 3 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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