El Mate

550 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 27, 2023
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

El Mate has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. El Mate was last inspected on Sep 27, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for El Mate dates to Sep 27, 2023.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so El Mate is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
95
Dec 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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 rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Mate last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Mate on file is from Sep 27, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does El Mate compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Mate most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has El Mate's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Mate have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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