Las Banderas Mexican Grill

1641 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Las Banderas Mexican Grill stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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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

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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Jun 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

04M

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

10F

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

08C

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

08A

Jun 27, 2022

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Current letter grade sign not posted.

20F

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Banderas Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Banderas Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Banderas Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Las Banderas Mexican Grill.

How does Las Banderas Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Las Banderas Mexican Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Las Banderas Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las Banderas Mexican Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Las Banderas Mexican Grill 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 Las Banderas Mexican Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Las Banderas Mexican Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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