Linda Restaurant

830 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Linda Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: 10 violations last time, two this time.

The pattern that stands out is no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

1 critical violation. 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

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 20, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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

05H

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, 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

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

06E

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

10G

Jan 31, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

8 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 10 violations

04J

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

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

05D

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

04A

06C

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

08A

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

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Linda Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Linda Restaurant on file is from Mar 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Linda Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Linda Restaurant.

How does Linda Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Linda Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Linda Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Linda Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about 10 previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Linda Restaurant 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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