Mallenche Mexican Grill

1621 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Mallenche Mexican Grill, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.

Across the inspection history, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Mallenche Mexican Grill on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Jul 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
50
Feb 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mallenche Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mallenche Mexican Grill on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mallenche Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mallenche Mexican Grill.

How does Mallenche Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Mallenche Mexican Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Mallenche Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mallenche Mexican Grill have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mallenche Mexican Grill 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 Mallenche Mexican Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mallenche Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.