El Cerrito Del Carmen

2024 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited El Cerrito Del Carmen four times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so El Cerrito Del Carmen is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.

03B

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

May 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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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

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

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

06D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Nov 14, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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04N

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

Jul 14, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Cerrito Del Carmen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Cerrito Del Carmen on file is from Jan 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Cerrito Del Carmen?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Cerrito Del Carmen.

How does El Cerrito Del Carmen compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Cerrito Del Carmen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has El Cerrito Del Carmen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Cerrito Del Carmen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Cerrito Del Carmen 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 El Cerrito Del Carmen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Cerrito Del Carmen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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