Ensenada Brooklyn

168 Borinquen Place, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: B

Ensenada Brooklyn has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 18, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

Apr 30, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

02G

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Equipment used for rop not approved by the department

28-04

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

10F

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ensenada Brooklyn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ensenada Brooklyn on file is from Jun 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ensenada Brooklyn?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ensenada Brooklyn.

How does Ensenada Brooklyn compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Ensenada Brooklyn most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Ensenada Brooklyn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ensenada Brooklyn have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ensenada Brooklyn 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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