Mally's

199 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Mally's appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on May 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Mally's is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 1, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

04K

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

08A

Aug 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

04K

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

08C

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

May 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

04H

03A

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

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

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

04M

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

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

Jan 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

28-03

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

“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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mally's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mally's on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mally's?

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

How does Mally's compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Mally's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Mally's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mally's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mally's 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 Mally's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mally's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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