Brazmex Cafe

241 Beach 116 Street, Queens, NY 11694
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Brazmex Cafe stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 12, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from four violations up to five.

When inspectors have written things up, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Brazmex Cafe trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
06C
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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.
10B
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.
10F
64
Jul 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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.
10F
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.
10B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
74
Nov 22, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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.
10B
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brazmex Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brazmex Cafe on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brazmex Cafe?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brazmex Cafe.

How does Brazmex Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Brazmex Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Brazmex Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Brazmex Cafe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brazmex Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Brazmex Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brazmex Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.