El Coqui

40 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2024
61
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at El Coqui is still short, with only one visit logged. The most recent visit was on Sep 25, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The pattern that stands out is properly scaled and calibrated thermometer, which has been cited one time.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which El Coqui's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

1
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2024
Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Coqui last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Coqui on file is from Sep 25, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at El Coqui?

Across the inspection record, properly scaled and calibrated thermometer has been cited one time, more than any other issue at El Coqui.

How does El Coqui compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Coqui most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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