El Punto Cubano

445 Albee Square, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 31, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited El Punto Cubano three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 31, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The latest visit found two violations, down from three violations the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been after cooking or removal from hot holding, showing up two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; El Punto Cubano is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 31, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Tcs food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °f or below within 4 hours.

02I

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

Aug 14, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

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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

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Aug 1, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

02H

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Punto Cubano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Punto Cubano on file is from Oct 31, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Punto Cubano?

Across the inspection record, after cooking or removal from hot holding has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Punto Cubano.

How does El Punto Cubano compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Punto Cubano most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has El Punto Cubano's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Punto Cubano have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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Score: 74 — Medium Risk

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