Gmc Temaxcal Deli & Grocery

163 Park Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Gmc Temaxcal Deli & Grocery appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Gmc Temaxcal Deli & Grocery's latest score of 61 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

02B

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Mar 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

02B

Mar 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

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

May 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

10B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gmc Temaxcal Deli & Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gmc Temaxcal Deli & Grocery on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gmc Temaxcal Deli & Grocery?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gmc Temaxcal Deli & Grocery.

How does Gmc Temaxcal Deli & Grocery compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Gmc Temaxcal Deli & Grocery most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Gmc Temaxcal Deli & Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gmc Temaxcal Deli & Grocery have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gmc Temaxcal Deli & Grocery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Gmc Temaxcal Deli & Grocery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gmc Temaxcal Deli & Grocery is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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