De Mole

2 Hope Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

De Mole has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; De Mole is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Jul 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Apr 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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.

02G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was De Mole last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at De Mole on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does De Mole compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

De Mole most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has De Mole's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at De Mole have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at De Mole means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is De Mole inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, De Mole is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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