Grand Morelos

727 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Grand Morelos appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Grand Morelos was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Mar 19, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Mar 16, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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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

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

06C

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Nov 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Jun 28, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

04H

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

02B

05D

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

06D

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grand Morelos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grand Morelos on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grand Morelos?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grand Morelos.

How does Grand Morelos compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Grand Morelos most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Grand Morelos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Grand Morelos 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 Grand Morelos 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 Grand Morelos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grand Morelos is inspected around three times per year on average.

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