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East Coast Street Tacos

521 Stanley Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, East Coast Street Tacos has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; East Coast Street Tacos is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
82
Jun 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
90
Jun 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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.
04N
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58
Jan 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jan 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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.
04N
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was East Coast Street Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at East Coast Street Tacos on file is from Jan 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at East Coast Street Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at East Coast Street Tacos.

How does East Coast Street Tacos compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

East Coast Street Tacos most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has East Coast Street Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at East Coast Street Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at East Coast Street Tacos 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 East Coast Street Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, East Coast Street Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.

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