El Pulgarcito De America

3133 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, El Pulgarcito De America has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. El Pulgarcito De America was last inspected on Sep 4, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
78
Apr 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04F
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
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
70
Oct 6, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Mar 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pulgarcito De America last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pulgarcito De America on file is from Sep 4, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pulgarcito De America?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Pulgarcito De America.

How does El Pulgarcito De America compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Pulgarcito De America most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has El Pulgarcito De America's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pulgarcito De America have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Pulgarcito De America 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 Pulgarcito De America inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Pulgarcito De America is inspected around two times per year on average.