El Gran Malecon Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2019
45
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at El Gran Malecon Restaurant, the earliest from 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 31, 2019. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. The most recent inspection at El Gran Malecon Restaurant is from Jan 31, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.
Across the inspection history, facility not vermin proof is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 31, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
06F
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
05D
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Thawing procedures improper.
09B
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
45
Jan 7, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Tobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed.
06B
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
09C
“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.
20D
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
61
Sep 5, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
05D
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
70
Aug 28, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Lighting inadequate
10C
Bulb not shielded or shatterproof, in areas where there is extreme heat, temperature changes, or where accidental contact may occur.
22C
39
Apr 27, 2018
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Thawing procedures improper.
09B
61
Apr 20, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Mar 12, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
05D
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
61
Mar 7, 2017
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Bulb not shielded or shatterproof, in areas where there is extreme heat, temperature changes, or where accidental contact may occur.
22C
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
74
Sep 19, 2016
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
90
Sep 12, 2016
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
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 present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
50
Aug 8, 2016
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Gran Malecon Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Gran Malecon Restaurant on file is from Jan 31, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Gran Malecon Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, facility not vermin proof has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at El Gran Malecon Restaurant.
How does El Gran Malecon Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?
El Gran Malecon Restaurant most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.
Has El Gran Malecon Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at El Gran Malecon Restaurant have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Gran Malecon Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Gran Malecon Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Gran Malecon Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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